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Effects of Klapp Method in Upper Cross Syndrome Patients
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Klapp Method, Conventional treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Upper Cross Syndrome. Basic parameters: 18 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
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Official title
Effects of Klapp Method on Posture, Craniovertebral Angle and Disability in Upper Cross Syndrome Patients
Overview
This study was conducted to determine the effects of Klapp Method on posture, craniovertebral angle and disability in upper cross syndrome patients.
Interventions
- Other Klapp Method
Klapp Method: 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks Four-point walk followed by two-point walk \& back walk Breathing exercise from a kneeling position Simple bounce glide with simultaneous breathing Bunny hop Breathing exercise from a quadrupedal position: Greetings - Other Conventional treatment
Conventional Physical Therapy Treatment : 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks Hot pack 10 min Stretching exercises for Levator scapulae 3 sets for 30 sec hold each. Upper trapezius 3 sets for 30 sec hold each. Pectoralis stretches: 3 sets for 30 sec hold each. Strengthening was given to : Upper, Middle and Lower Trapezius: 10 repetitions 3 sets. Serratus anterior: 10 repetitions and 3 sets. Infraspinatus: 10 repetitions 3 sets. Deep neck flexors: 30 seconds hold 3 sets.
Primary outcome measures
- Craniovertebral Angle [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks]
- Reedco Posture Score [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks]
- Neck Disability Index [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Both genders were included
- Participants were between the ages of 18 to 40.
- The craniovertebral angle was less than or equal to 50 degrees
- The REEDCO Posture Assessment Scale of 59% or less.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients that had a history of vascular syndrome, cervical spine infection, trauma, surgery, or cervical spine damage
- Patients with inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis)
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Fazle Omar Hospital — Rabwah
Publications
- Yu L-J, Kim T-H. The effect of cervical stabilization exercises with thoracic spine extension exercises on forward head posture. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences. 2021;9(5):852-7.
- Mocke RCF. A Comparison of Cervical and Thoracic Manipulation, Kinesio™ Abdominal Core Taping and the Combination of the Two in the Management of Upper Cross Syndrome: University of Johannesburg (South Africa); 2019.
- Kang NY, Im SC, Kim K. Effects of a combination of scapular stabilization and thoracic extension exercises for office workers with forward head posture on the craniovertebral angle, respiration, pain, and disability: A randomized-controlled trial. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Sep 1;67(3):291-299. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2021.6397. eCollection 2021 Sep. PMID 34870115
- Dhage P, Anap D. Prevalence of an "Upper Crossed Syndrome in Physiotherapy College Students"-A Cross-Sectional Study. VIMS Health Science Journal. 2019;6(1):10-3.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07435519 · REC/RCR&AHS/24/01101