Relationship between position sense and reposition errors according to the degree of upper crossed syndrome

Gu, Seo-Yeung; Hwangbo, Gak; Lee, Jeon-Hyeong

doi:10.1589/jpts.28.438

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“…UCS symptoms may alter muscle activation patterns, which can be considered one of the most potent stimuli to central motor programming (Madeleine et al 1999 ; Brandt et al 2014 ; Gu et al 2016 ). Furthermore, muscle activation alterations were observed in office workers suffering frequent pain in the shoulder and neck and poor postural stability, respectively (Jull et al 2004 ; Andersen et al 2011 ; Sterling 2011 ).…”

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Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: randomized controlled trial

Yaghoubitajani

Gheitasi

Bayattork

et al. 2022

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Objective To evaluate the effects of online-supervised versus workplace corrective exercises on neck–shoulder pain (NSP), sick leave, posture, workability, and muscular activity among office workers with the upper crossed syndrome (UCS). Methods We performed a parallel-group randomized control trial at Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, assigning 36 office workers to online-supervised, workplace, and control groups (mean (SD) age 38.91 ± 3.87, 38.58 ± 7.34, 37.00 ± 8.12). Inclusion criteria were alignment alteration (forward head (≥ 45°), rounding shoulder (≥ 52°), rounding back (≥ 42°), and pain intensity ≥ 3 in neck and shoulder. The two intervention groups performed 8-week exercise program, while the control group continued usual activities. Primary (NSP and sick leave) and secondary outcomes [postural angles, workability, and muscular activity were measured by VAS, outcome evaluation questionnaire (OEQ), photogrammetry, workability index, and EMG, respectively, at the baseline and an 8-week follow-up]. Results ANCOVA results revealed improvements for the online-supervised group versus control for NSP ( P = 0.007), postural angles ( P = 0.000, P = 0.001, P = 0.005), workability ( P = 0.048, P = 0.042), and upper trapezius activation ( P = 0.024, P = 0.016), respectively. Using paired t tests, both intervention groups improved from baseline to follow-up for NSP ( P = 0.000, P = 0.002), forward head posture ( P = 0.000 , P = 0.000), round shoulders ( P = 0.001, P = 0.031), and round back ( P = 0.034, P = 0.008), respectively. Related parameters of workability ( P = 0.041, P = 0.038), upper trapezius ( P = 0.005, P = 0.005, P = 0.022), and serratus anterior ( P = 0.020, P = 0.015) changed only in the online-supervised group. Conclusion Online-supervised corrective exercise seems to improve a range of parameters related to work performance. These findings are highly applicable in light of the ongoing COVID pandemic; many workers have to work from home.

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Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: randomized controlled trial

Yaghoubitajani

Gheitasi

Bayattork

et al. 2022

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…Patterns to uphold correct posture are regarded as necessary in relation to cervical spine postures. Thus, avoiding damage and pain [21]. Pain reduction was substantially responsible for changes in trigger point status from active to latent or resolved period.…”

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Measuring the Efficacy of Myofascial Rollers and Post-isometric Relaxation Technique in Relieving Pain Intensity and Postural Deviation Using Plumb Line Assessment for the Treatment of Upper Cross Syndrome in Dental Undergraduate (UG) Students

Sasun¹,

Jawade²,

Chitale³

2022

Cureus

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Background: In today's world, the upper cross syndrome is growing more common and becoming very prevalent among dental undergraduate practitioners. One of the most important conditions for which dentists seek physiotherapy treatment is neck pain. It is characterized by overactive pectoralis and trapezius muscles. It is frequently linked to poor posture in dental students' daily life, causing them to miss their work.Objectives: The first objective of our study was to find the efficacy of myofascial rollers and post-isometric relaxation technique along with conventional therapy for pain relief and correction of postural deviation in undergraduate dental students. And, the second objective of the study was to compare the effect of myofascial rollers and post-isometric relaxation techniques in upper cross syndrome.Methods: The study was conducted with pre-test and post-test methods. The study consisted of 80 participants who were included based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study sample was randomly assigned into two groups. Each group consisted of a total of 40 participants. Group A was treated using myofascial rollers and hot packs, and Group B was treated using the post-isometric relaxation technique and hot packs. Patients were asked to mark their intensity of pain on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale and an assessment of postural deviations (in mm) was noted through a plumb line in the posture grid. Posture assessment was done in lateral view. The protocol covered four weeks of treatment based on the defined protocol. Finally, the t-square test and Chi-square test were used to compare the difference in the result. Also, the level of significance was kept at <0.05.Result: Statistical analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics using student paired, unpaired, and chi-square test. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 27.0 (Released 2020; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States) was used. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale showed mean deviations of (4.15±1.29) for Group A and (3.30±1.01) for Group B. Plumb line assessment showed mean deviations of (9.09±4.31) for Group A and (6.33±2.36) for Group B. Also, Numerical Pain Rating Scale showed (t=3.26, p=0.002) and Plumb line deviation showed (t=3.57, p=0.001).Conclusion: Through our study, we conclude that statistically no significant differences were found in preintervention and post-intervention, but myofascial rollers gave better results as compared to the postisometric relaxation technique in alleviating pain and correcting postural deviation.

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“…Another source of effectiveness in this work was the proprioception exercises. Decreased proprioception has been identified as another side effect of postural deformities [3,43]. Thus, the proprioception exercises implemented in this work can give rise to significant improvement in deformity correction as such activities may enhance the response of the central nervous system to afferents for the reorganization and coordination of muscles.…”

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The Effect of Eight-Week Water-Based Corrective Exercises on Forward Head, Rounded Shoulder, Thoracic Hyperkyphosis Posture, and Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ahmadi

Yalfani

Gandomi

2019

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Background: The lifestyle and long-term use of communication technologies have led to the prevalence of neck pain and concurrent forward head posture (FHP), Rounded shoulder posture (RSP), and hyperkyphosis (HK) deformities. The present study aimed to determine the effects of the eight-week water–based corrective exercises on FHP, RSP, HK deformities, and neck pain. Methods: After screening the 200 students, 30 students with FHP, RSP and HK were selected. They were assigned randomly to experimental (n=14) and control (n=16) groups. Imaging from lateral view and AutoCAD software were used to evaluate the FHP and RSP angles and HK was measured by flexible ruler. Moreover, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess shoulder, and neck pain. These variables were assessed before and after 8-week intervention period. Results: statistical analysis indicated a significant group by time interaction in the FHP (P=0.001), RSP (P=0.001), HK (P=0.001) angels and in terms of the pain (P=0.001) which indicated a decrease in kyphosis and forward head angels, and Rounded shoulder displacement. But no significant decrease was observed in control group measures (all P>0.05). Conclusions: Based on the results, probably performing 8-week corrective exercises in the water environment could have more effect on FHP, RSP, HK angels decreasing and neck and shoulder pain reduction. This corrective exercises protocol can be suggested to professionals in order to correct these concurrent malalignments. Trial registration: The protocols were also registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (Registration no.: IRCT20170615034554N2). https://www.irct.ir/trial/26381. 2018-05-07.

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Relationship between position sense and reposition errors according to the degree of upper crossed syndrome

Cited by 14 publications

References 13 publications

Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: randomized controlled trial

Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: randomized controlled trial

Measuring the Efficacy of Myofascial Rollers and Post-isometric Relaxation Technique in Relieving Pain Intensity and Postural Deviation Using Plumb Line Assessment for the Treatment of Upper Cross Syndrome in Dental Undergraduate (UG) Students

The Effect of Eight-Week Water-Based Corrective Exercises on Forward Head, Rounded Shoulder, Thoracic Hyperkyphosis Posture, and Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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