Taping and muscle training for upper crossed syndrome
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This trial tests adding kinesio tape to exercises that strengthen neck and shoulder muscles. It may help people with forward head posture and rounded shoulders who have had neck pain for more than 2 months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You have had neck pain for at least 2 months, with pain rated less than 7 out of 10
- Your neck disability score is between 15 and 34 (moderate disability)
- You have forward head posture (confirmed by a measurement of your head angle)
- You have rounded shoulders (the distance from your shoulder to the exam table is more than 1 inch when lying on your back)
- Your deep neck flexor muscles are weak (confirmed by a specific test)
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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