Effects of Scapular Posterior Tilt Exercises and Cross-Body Stretching in Postpartum Women With Rounded Shoulders
Comparative Effects of Scapular Posterior Tilt Exercises and Cross-Body Stretching on Breastfeeding Efficiency Latch Quality and Posture in Postpartum Women With Rounded Shoulders
Riphah International University
34 participants
Oct 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching on breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Mutiparous females.
- previous cesarean section deliveries
- Postpartum women between 2 weeks and 6 months postpartum.
- Experiencing shoulder discomfort or poor posture
Exclusion Criteria4
- History of recent trauma or surgery such a Arthroscopy for Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Replacement that affecting the shoulder complex.
- Mother with history of breast cancer and hepatitis
- History of shoulder surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal disorders affecting the upper back/shoulder (Trapezius muscles train, Levator scapulae and rhomboid overuse)
- Severe postnatal complications (e.g., mastitis, postpartum depression, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes.
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Interventions
* 3 sessions per week * Duration: 20-30 minutes per session * Total duration: 6 weeks
3 sessions per week, Duration: 20-30 minutes per session. for 6 weeks
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NCT07576296