Klapp exercises for upper cross syndrome
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This trial tests a set of exercises called the Klapp method to improve posture and neck issues in people with upper cross syndrome. Upper cross syndrome is a common posture problem that can cause neck and shoulder pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have a forward head posture (measured by a craniovertebral angle of 50 degrees or less).
- You score 59% or less on a posture assessment scale.
- You have not had neck surgery, trauma, or an infection in the cervical spine.
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis).
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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