Taping and exercises for upper crossed syndrome
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if wearing a special tape and doing corrective exercises can help with neck and shoulder posture and muscle balance. It might be a good option if you have poor posture called upper crossed syndrome.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are older than 20 years.
- Your forward head posture angle is less than 48 degrees, or your shoulder angle is less than 52 degrees, or your upper back curve is more than 42 degrees (you need at least one of these).
- Your body weight is within a normal range (BMI between 18 and 25).
- You do not have any major spine, pelvis, or limb alignment problems.
- You have no history of fractures, surgeries, muscle diseases, or joint problems in your spine, shoulders, or pelvis.
- You do not have an allergy to the special tape used in the study.
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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