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NCT Number: NCT06648070

"Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome Among IT Professionals

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals .

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Key information

Conditions

Upper Cross Syndrome Oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome type Preus

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Ruqia Begum, MS-OMPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

03115532544

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals

we make 2 groups control and treatment group . we give NMR technique to treatment group and PFS technique to control group in patients with upper cross syndrome.

first we take base line readings of cervical ROM , NPRS AND neck diasbilty index.

after 2 weeks of treatment again we take same readings and compare both readings.

with techniques we also perform strengthning excercise of weal muscles for both groups

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • IT profressionals
  • 20 - 40 years
  • Both genders
  • Diagnosed UCS
  • Pain from 2 months
  • Minimum 4 - 6 hiurs working

Exclusion criteria

  • History of cervical spine
  • Fracture
  • Trauma to neck

Treatment and study plan

Neuromuscular reeducation technique

Procedure

5 repetitions of neuromuscular reeducation technique i.e. deep pressure along muscles origin to insertion with active movement of that muscle with 10 seconds rest of each repetitions.

Control group will receive 3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds.

Post Facilitation Stretch

Procedure

3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in ROM

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    ROM will be measured with goniometer

  2. Pain intensity

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    It will be measured using Numeric pain rating scale

  3. Neck Disability

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    It will be measured using Neck disability index

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hina Ayub, MS-MSKPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

03495830798

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Oct 18, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 18, 2024

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