Effects of Multimodal Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Techniques in Patient With Upper Cross Syndrome

Superior University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Treatments: Combination Product: Multimodal Therapy; Combination Product: Myofascial Release Technique

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06905444

MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/785

Details and patient eligibility

About

Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is a frequent condition which is most commonly encountered in the musculoskeletal disorders showing a characteristics pattern of muscular imbalance and dysfunction in the joints of the neck and shoulder region. Upper Cross Syndrome remains a prevalent and debilitating condition, despite optimal approaches aimed at reducing pain and improving function.

Full description

This study investigates the additional benefits of Multimodal Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique in individuals with Upper Cross Syndrome. Rooted .The researcher employs a randomized controlled trial methodology. Participants are divided into two groups: one receiving Multimodal Therapy, and the other receiving Myofascial Release Techniques. Outcomes are assessed over a 6-week period, focusing on pain levels, Posture and functional disability by goniometer, Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Neck disability index (NDI) scores and REEDCO posture assessment scale.

Enrollment: 36 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 40 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed by physician with sign and symptoms includes muscle in neck, chest and shoulder become overactive or underactive creating the X shape.
• Office worker.
• Aged 20 to 40 years.
• Male and females.

Exclusion criteria

• Recent trauma or surgery to the neck or shoulder region.
• Cancer or Metastasis in the neck or shoulder region.
• Infection or Abscess in the neck or shoulder region.
• Neurological conditions.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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36 participants in 2 patient groups

Myofascial Release Technique

Experimental group

Treatment:

Combination Product: Myofascial Release Technique

Multimodal Therapy

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Combination Product: Multimodal Therapy