Which exercise fixes rounded shoulders and forward head better?
NCT ID NCT07698392
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two exercise approaches—dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and NASM corrective exercises—for people with upper crossed syndrome, a condition involving forward head, rounded shoulders, and neck pain. Participants will undergo one of the two exercise programs to see which better reduces pain, improves function, and corrects posture. The trial aims to identify a more effective rehabilitation strategy for this common postural problem.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and NASM corrective exercises
- What this could lead to
- If one exercise approach proves superior, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy protocol for upper crossed syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise-based interventions rely on adherence and may not work for all individuals.
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Conditions
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Outpatient clinic at faculty of physical therapy - Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt
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