Trial reportBMC complementary medicine and therapies2025
Effect of the cervical and thoracic "Daoyin" training on posture and pulmonary function in patients with upper crossed syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Meta-analysis of the best exercise mode and dose study for improving spinal health.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Pooled it
- 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
- Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Individuals with Upper Crossed Syndrome Across Diverse Age Demographics: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Current protocols · 2026Article
- Corrective exercises strongly improve posture but fail to produce consistent clinical or functional benefits in patients with upper crossed syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Review
- 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
- The Effect of Aerobic Training on Healthy Small Airways-A Forced Oscillation Technique Approach to Optimize Long Term Care in COPD.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesWith the growing ubiquity of electronic devices, the incidence of upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is increasing every year and tends to affect younger populations. The study was designed to assess the effect of cervical and thoracic "Daoyin" training on pain, posture, pulmonary function, cervical range of motion, and emotional state in college students with UCS.
designWe conducted a parallel-group randomized control study.
settingThe Fujian Medical University in China.
participants74 patients with UCS fulfilled the study requirement and were assigned to the intervention group (IG) and the control group (CG).
interventionInstructed cervical and thoracic "Daoyin" training was given to students in the IG for eight weeks, five days a week for 45 min, whereas students in the CG continued with their usual activities.
main outcome measuresPrimary outcomes, including forward head and shoulder angles, pain and cervical spine function, as well as secondary outcomes, such as pulmonary function, cervical range of motion and emotional state, were measured at baseline and a follow-up of 8-week. These measurements were conducted using photogrammetry, visual analog scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), pulmonary function, cervical range of motion test and Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), respectively. The statistical analysis used the change value between the baseline and the 8-week intervention measurements.
results74 patients (IG = 37; CG = 37) were randomized. All participants were included in the analysis. There were significant differences of the change values between groups in Forward Head Angle (FHA) (d = 1.113, P < 0.001), Forward Shoulder Angle (FSA) (d = 1.052, P < 0.001), VAS (d = 0.854, P < 0.001), NDI (d = 0.754, P = 0.005), pulmonary function (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV1/FVC) (d = 0.516, P = 0.002), maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) (d = 0.504, P = 0.033), cervical range of motion in Left Rotation (LR) (d = 0.647, P = 0.014) and emotional state (d = 0.587, P = 0.014). No side effects were observed in this study.
conclusionCervical and thoracic "Daoyin" training can improve the abnormal posture of head forward and round shoulders, reducing pain and anxiety, improving cervical spine function, and improving lung function to a certain extent.
trial registrationChiCTR2300072669 (20/06/2023), Prospective registration, www.chictr.org.cn .
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