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Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises for Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome

Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises on Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome

Sponsor

Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Enrollment

58 participants

Start Date

Apr 6, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Upper Cross Syndrome

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Maitland mobilization combined with Kendall exercises versus Kendall exercises alone on pain and postural alignment in adults with Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS). Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by muscle imbalance leading to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. The study will evaluate pain intensity, craniovertebral angle, thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder posture

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Kendall Exercise alone and Kendall Exercises combined Maitland Mobilization for people with upper cross syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 45 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERKendall Exercises combined Maitland Mobilization

Group A (Experimental) received Kendall exercises combined with Maitland mobilization, including strengthening of deep cervical flexors, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior, along with stretching of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis major/minor. Maitland mobilization was applied to the cervical and upper thoracic spine using central and unilateral PA oscillations for 50-60 seconds per segment at 2-3 oscillations per second, in addition to warm-up (cervical AROM and shoulder mobility exercises) and cool-down (stretching and diaphragmatic breathing).

OTHERKendall Exercise alone

Participants in this group will receive a structured Kendall exercise program only, without any manual therapy or mobilization techniques. The intervention will focus on postural correction through strengthening of weakened muscles (deep cervical flexors, scapular retractors) and stretching of tight muscles (pectoralis major/minor, upper trapezius, levator scapulae) associated with upper cross syndrome.

Locations(1)

Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)

Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

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