Abstract
Objective Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a type of musculoskeletal system involvement that results in shortening of anterior muscles and weakening of posterior muscles. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of selected corrective exercises with physioball on the postural status of female computer users with UCS. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 24 female students with UCS who were selected using a purposive sampling method. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups of exercise (n=12) and control (n=12). The exercise group performed exercises for 6 weeks. Photogrammetry method was used to measure the angle of the forward head and round shoulder. A flexible ruler was used to measure the angle of kyphosis, and tape measure was used to measure the chest expansion. These measurements were performed before and after intervention. The collected data were analyzed using paired t-test and ANOVA at the significance level of P<0.05. Results There was a significant difference in mean values of kyphosis (P=0.001), round shoulder (P=0.001), forward head (P=0.002) and chest expansion (P=0.003) before and after exercise. Conclusion Improvement in forward head, round shoulder and thoracic kyphosis angles and chest expansion showed the effectiveness of applied exercise program. Therefore, it is recommended to use this exercise program in computer users with UCS.
Highlights
IntroductionCertain postural abnormalities are seen in those with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) which includes the forward head, rounded shoulders, and thoracic kyphosis
U pper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a type of musculoskeletal system involvement that results in shortening of the anterior muscles and weakening of the posterior muscles.Certain postural abnormalities are seen in those with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) which includes the forward head, rounded shoulders, and thoracic kyphosis
Hyperkyphosis means an increase in the kyphosis angle, which affects the cervical and lordotic curvatures and causes the trunk to move forward more
Summary
Certain postural abnormalities are seen in those with UCS which includes the forward head, rounded shoulders, and thoracic kyphosis. This disorder has been developed due to the change of lifestyle from active to inactive. The prevalence of UCS is high among the student community. One of the tools that have forced people to work for hours without mobility is computer. Students are among those who spend many hours per day working in front of a computer, where the upper body posture especially the neck, are misaligned which predisposes a person to upper limb abnormalities. Hyperkyphosis means an increase in the kyphosis angle, which affects the cervical and lordotic curvatures and causes the trunk to move forward more
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