Exercise with tape for improving neck and shoulder posture
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares three types of physical therapy exercises for people with upper crossed syndrome, a condition where the neck and shoulders have poor posture causing pain and weakness. It tests if adding special tape (kinesiotaping) to exercise helps improve posture and reduce pain more than exercise alone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have had neck pain for more than 2 months, but it's not severe (less than 7 on a 0-10 scale).
- You have forward head posture and rounded shoulders, which the study will confirm with simple measurements.
- You have mild to moderate neck-related disability (score between 15 and 34 on a standard questionnaire).
- You have not had neck surgery, a neck fracture, or significant trauma in the past year.
- You do not have radiating pain, nerve tension issues, or recent infections, skin conditions, or cancer treatments.
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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