Effects of Scapular Posterior Tilt Exercises and Cross-Body Stretching in Postpartum Women With Rounded Shoulders

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Conditions studied: Postpartum Complication

In brief

This study aims to compare the effects of scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching on breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07576296

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

34

Starts

2025-10-01

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-08

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Mutiparous females.
• previous cesarean section deliveries
• Postpartum women between 2 weeks and 6 months postpartum.
• Experiencing shoulder discomfort or poor posture

You may not qualify if…

• History of recent trauma or surgery such a Arthroscopy for Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Replacement that affecting the shoulder complex.
• Mother with history of breast cancer and hepatitis
• History of shoulder surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal disorders affecting the upper back/shoulder (Trapezius muscles train, Levator scapulae and rhomboid overuse)
• Severe postnatal complications (e.g., mastitis, postpartum depression, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes.

Where it is running

• Sheikh Zaid Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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