Pilates with or without vibration for upper cross syndrome
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares Pilates exercises with and without whole-body vibration (a platform that gently shakes your body) to see which better improves posture and pain in people with upper cross syndrome (a common pattern of rounded shoulders and forward head). It aims to find a more effective way to strengthen muscles and reduce discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You have rounded shoulders or a forward head posture.
- You are moderately physically active (not sedentary, not an elite athlete).
- Your neck pain is at least moderate (score of 4 or more on 0–10 scale).
- Your neck pain causes some disability in daily life (score above 10 on a neck disability questionnaire).
- You do not have certain health conditions: pregnancy, diabetes, epilepsy, stroke, back problems (like herniated disc or scoliosis), recent injury (within 3 months), or similar issues listed in the exclusion criteria.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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