Effect of PNF Techniques Versus Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Protocol on Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome
Effect of PNF Techniques Versus Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Protocol on Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome
The study aims to determine which approach either PNF Techniques or Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Protocol provides better outcomes for pain relief, functional improvement, and quality of life in patients with upper cross syndrome.
Upper crossed syndrome is caused due to altered muscle activation and movement patterns of the neck, shoulders, head and back muscles. In addition to postural deviations (forward head and rounded shoulders, and an excessive curve of the thoracic spine), upper cross syndrome is characterized by abnormal posture brought on by changed muscle activation patterns and varied movement patterns. Most cases of this condition occurred in people over 20. The symptoms of upper cross syndrome managed by correcting posture, stretching and strengthening the affected muscles, and making ergonomic adjustments.
It will be a Randomized Clinical Trial with sample size of 38. They will be randomly allocated into two groups by using chit and draw method. 19 participants in Group 1 will get PNF protocol while 19 participants in Group 2 get CCEP .For eight weeks, each patient will receive four sessions per week through which their neck disability index, visual analogue scale, and quality of life would measure .Data will be collected at the start of the trial, after four weeks of treatment, and again at the end of treatment. In participants with upper cross syndrome, the goal for applying a comprehensive corrective exercise program and a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique is to alleviate pain and improve functioning, posture, and quality of life.
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