Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Combined With Post Facilitation Stretch in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized Control Trial

Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Combined With Post Facilitation Stretch in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized Control Trial

Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by the postural deviation of head , neck , shoulders and altered muscular muscular activation which included weakness of rhomboids , middle and lower trapezius and serratus anterior and tightness of upper trapezius , pectorallis and levator scapulae . It is a combinaton of scapular dyskinesia , forward head posture , rounded shoulder and thoracic kyphosis.This study aims to assess the enduring effects scapular stabilization exercises along with post facilitation stretch on Upper Cross Syndrome with the goal of preventing its reoccurrence over time, If there are improved results by the combination of both treatments than any of them alone , then it can used in combination for better results on patients

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 18 to 45 with neck pain for more than 3 months
• Both genders males and females
• NPRS scoring of greater than or equal to 4 points
• No History of serious pathology or recent neck trauma
• Diagnosed Upper Cross Syndrome cases using Janda approach

Exclusion Criteria

• Known Scapular or shoulder pathology
• Cervical and thoracic fractures , dislocations or surgeries or whiplash injury