Kendall Versus Janda's Approach Along With Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Upper Crossed Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Upper Cross Syndrome

In brief

Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a postural imbalance in the upper body characterized by shortened and tight muscles in the front and upper back, while weak muscles in the back and neck are stretched and underactive. This imbalance can lead to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased spinal curves, causing pain, headaches, and reduced range of motion. The study aims to compare the effects of Kendall exercises with Janda's Approach along with Diaphragmatic breathing exercises on pain, chest expansion, craniovertebral angle, and disability in upper crossed syndrome.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07724574

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

50

Starts

2026-06-20

Expected to finish

2026-09-20

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-24

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 30 to 50 years old Both male and female are included, Craniovertebral angle less than 50°, Rounded shoulders (on photogrammetry)

You may not qualify if…

• Cervical trauma or surgery Congenital scoliosis Spasmodic torticollis Any tumor or trauma History of surgical procedures on neck or lower back Disc issues in neck or lower back

Where it is running

• Anwars Polyclinic — Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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