The effectiveness of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercises Program (CCEP) and subsequent detraining on alignment, muscle activation and movement pattern in men with upper crossed syndrome

To study the changes in the alignment (position of the scapula, head, shoulders and thoracic spine) and the electromyography activity of the selected muscles (upper , middle and lower trapezius, serratus anterior) and the movement patterns (Scapulohumeral rhythm and neck flexion) based on a comprehensive approach in the assessment processes, the design of their corrective exercises and their effectiveness in men with the UCS before and after an 8-week the CCEP, and 4 weeks detraining after it, examine the sustainability of the changes.

Single-blind randomized controlled trial

A single-blinded randomized, controlled trial comparing a 3 times per week group exercise intervention with a control group.

Inclusion criteria: Non-athletic male students residing in the dormitory of Tehran University who are aged 18 to 28 years old. having scapular dyskinesis. forward head and shoulder degrees more than 46 and 52 respectively, and increased thoracic kyphosis more than 42. complete the written consent form. Exclusion criteria: History of disease and fracture, abnormalities in the lower extremities.

The intervention group includes those with the upper crossed syndrome who receive the intervention of a comprehensive corrective exercise program. The control group also includes people with the upper crossed syndrome who do not receive any training intervention and follow their daily activities.

The alignment of head and thoracic spine with selected muscle activation

In order to randomly assign the subjects to the intervention and control groups, one number is considered for each subject. The numbers are randomly assigned to two groups using a random number table. To conceal numbers in each group, they are written on paper, and each one is kept in a numbered sealed, opaque envelope.