RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07573553

Effectiveness of Rib Mobilization Combined With Postural Correction Exercises in Individuals With Upper Crossed Syndrome

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

64 participants

Start Date

Oct 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Upper Cross Syndrome

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of rib mobilization combined with postural correction exercises in reducing pain, improving cervical posture, and enhancing rib and thoracic mobility among individuals with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). A total of 64 participants aged 20-45 years will be recruited and randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (rib mobilization + postural correction) and Group B (postural correction only). Intervention will be provided for 4-6 weeks, three sessions per week. Outcomes will include pain (VAS), cervical posture (inclinometer), and rib/thoracic mobility (tape measure). Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Postural Correction Exercises Only and a behavioral approach called Rib Mobilization and Postural Correction Exercises for people with upper cross syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 20 Years to 45 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALRib Mobilization and Postural Correction Exercises

Participants will receive Grade I-III rib mobilizations at the costovertebral and costotransverse joints (ribs 2-6) along with thoracic central posterior-anterior mobilizations. In addition, postural correction exercises including scapular retraction, deep neck flexor training, pectoralis stretching, and thoracic extension exercises will be performed. Each session will last 30-40 minutes, three times per week for 4-6 weeks.

OTHERPostural Correction Exercises Only

Participants will perform only postural correction exercises, including scapular retraction, deep neck flexor training, pectoralis stretching, and thoracic extension exercises. Sessions will last 30-40 minutes, three times per week for 4-6 weeks.

Locations(1)

District Headquater Haripur

Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, Khyber Pakhtunkhwat, Pakistan

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