Mulligan technique for dowager's hump in women
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This study tests whether the Mulligan technique can improve neck posture and reduce pain in women with dowager's hump. It may help if you are between 39 and 58, have a bent-forward head, and are overweight.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 39 and 58 years old.
- Your head sits forward compared to your shoulders (craniovertebral angle less than 50 degrees).
- You have neck pain that is moderate to severe (more than 3 out of 10 on a pain scale).
- You have limited neck movement and upper back movement (bending forward and backward).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 30 (considered obese).
- You have not had neck surgery, a spinal cord injury, serious back problems like ankylosing spondylitis, or a recent car accident.
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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