Trial reportScientific reports2020
Comprehensive corrective exercise program improves alignment, muscle activation and movement pattern of men with upper crossed syndrome: randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in Scientific reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 20 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effect of Cervicothoracic Mobilization on Upper Crossed Syndrome
Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique Along With Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program in 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
Who cites it
20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 63 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of various therapeutic exercises on forward head posture, rounded shoulder, and hyperkyphosis among people with upper crossed syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Effect of the cervical and thoracic "Daoyin" training on posture and pulmonary function in patients with upper crossed syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Trial
- Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: randomized controlled trial.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2022Trial
- The effectiveness of the comprehensive corrective exercise program on kinematics and strength of lower extremities in males with dynamic knee valgus: a parallel-group randomized wait-list controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Trial
- Mobilization-Based Exercise Frequency and Dynamic Postural Control in Orchestra Musicians: An Exploratory Controlled Intervention Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Effects of Corrective Exercises and Respiratory Biofeedback on the Kyphosis Angle and Electrical Activity of Trapezius Muscles in Male Adolescents With Kyphosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Upper Crossed Syndrome in the Workplace: A Narrative Review with Clinical Recommendations for Non-Pharmacologic Management.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
- Three-Dimensional Spinal and Pelvic Alignment as Determinants of Anticipatory Core Muscle Activation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Effectiveness of Ergonomic Intervention in Work-related Postures and Upper Crossed Syndrome of Metal Industry Workers.La Medicina del lavoro · 2025Article
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- Effects of 60 versus 30 Minutes of Pilates Exercise on Cervicothoracic Alignment, Muscle Strength, and Endurance in University Students with Upper Crossed Syndrome.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Kinematic Assessment Utilizing Xsens Gait Motion Analysis in Upper Cross Syndrome: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
- Physiotherapeutic Interventions for Upper Cross Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2023Review
- Treatment of Upper Crossed Syndrome: A Narrative Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Remission of Dowager's hump by manipulative correction of spinal alignment: a case report.Journal of medicine and life · 2023Article
- Effect of Combined Exercise Program on Lower Extremity Alignment and Knee Pain in Patients with Genu Varum.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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- Sagittal Integral Morphotype of Competitive Amateur Athletes and Its Potential Relation with Recurrent Low Back Pain.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Following Correction for Upper Cross Syndrome-A Case Study and Brief Review.Clinics and practice · 2021Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) refers to the altered muscle activations and movement patterns in scapulae along with some abnormal alignment in the upper quarter, which may contribute to the dysfunction of the cervicothoracic and glenohumeral joints. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a comprehensive corrective exercise program (CCEP) and subsequent detraining on alignment, muscle activation, and movement pattern in men with the UCS. This randomized controlled trial included 24 men. The intervention group conducted CCEP (8 weeks), followed by four weeks of detraining and the control group maintained normal daily activities. Electromyography of selected muscles, scapular dyskinesis test, head, shoulder, and thoracic spine angle were measured at baseline, post-test, and follow-up. There were significant differences for Group x time interaction and also for within-group from pre-test to post-test and follow-up in all outcomes. Also, significant differences were observed in three outcomes at post-test and follow-up between the CCEP and control group in favor of the CCEP. In Conclusion, the present study demonstrates that the CCEP for individuals with UCS is feasible and effective, improving muscle activation imbalance, movement patterns, and alignment. Importantly, these improvements were maintained after four weeks of detraining, suggesting lasting neuromuscular re-training adaptations.
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