Treatment of upper crossed syndrome: a narrative systematic review

MC Chang, YJ Choo, K Hong, M Boudier-Revéret… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is a common musculoskeletal
condition that is characterized by tightness and weakness of the muscles of the neck …

The effect of various therapeutic exercises on forward head posture, rounded shoulder, and hyperkyphosis among people with upper crossed syndrome: a systematic …

S Sepehri, R Sheikhhoseini, H Piri… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2024 - Springer
Objectives This review study aimed to evaluate the impact of therapeutic exercises on Upper-
Crossed Syndrome (UCS). The study utilized a systematic review and meta-analysis …

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

Z Yaghoubitajani, M Gheitasi, M Bayattork… - International archives of …, 2022 - Springer
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 …

Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Following Correction for Upper Cross Syndrome—A Case Study and Brief Review

ECP Chu, KR Butler - Clinics and Practice, 2021 - mdpi.com
Upper cross syndrome (UCS) is a condition caused from prolonged poor posture
manifesting as thoracic hyperkyphosis with forward head and shoulder postures. It has been …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of improved thoracic kyphosis on forward shoulder posture after mobilization in individuals with thoracic hyperkyphosis

S Jung, U Hwang, JH Kim, GT Gwak, O Kwon - Clinical Biomechanics, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Thoracic hyperkyphosis structurally alters the position of the scapula to cause
forward shoulder posture. However, the effect of improved thoracic hyperkyphosis on …

Decreasing thoracic hyperkyphosis–Which treatments are most effective? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

HJ Jenkins, AS Downie, M Fernandez… - … Science and Practice, 2021 - Elsevier
Background A variety of treatments aim to reduce thoracic hyperkyphosis in adults, thereby
improving posture and reducing possible complications. Objective To investigate the …

[PDF][PDF] Comparative effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients with neck pain due to upper …

T Mahmood, W Afzal, U Ahmad, MA Arif, A Ahmad - JPMA, 2021 - researchgate.net
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without
instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation on pain intensity and range of motion in patients …

Online supervised versus workplace corrective exercises for upper crossed syndrome: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Z Yaghoubitajani, M Gheitasi, M Bayattork… - Trials, 2021 - Springer
Background and objective Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) including upper crossed
syndrome (UCS) are considered as the leading cause of work-related issues worldwide …

[HTML][HTML] Remission of Dowager's hump by manipulative correction of spinal alignment: a case report

C Chau, ECP Chu, KHK Huang, D Tam… - Journal of Medicine …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Dowager's hump is described as excessive kyphotic curvature in the thoracic spine with a
Cobb angle of more than 40 degrees. This case report presents a 61 years old female office …

Effect of combined exercise program on lower extremity alignment and knee pain in patients with genu varum

HH Moon, YG Seo, WM Kim, JH Yu, HL Lee, YJ Park - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to assess the effect of a combined exercise program on lower-extremity
alignment and knee pain in patients with genu varum. Forty-seven middle-aged women with …