Prevalence of Upper Cross Syndrome in Multipara Women
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Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Malkapur, Karad - 415539, Maharashtra ,IN
Mebin Sojan Thomas -
Department of Oncology, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Malkapur, Karad - 415539, Maharashtra ,INTrupti Yadav
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https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2024/35514Keywords:
Craniovertebral Angle, Forward Head Posture, Pectoralis Minor Tightness, Upper Cross SyndromeAbstract
Background: Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is now a commonly emerging syndrome in the presently existent population. In terms of clinical features, it can be defined as a postural disorder resulting from constriction of the pectoral muscles coupled with weakness of the trapezius and deep neck flexors, leading to forward-facing head stance, rounded shoulders, and kyphosis of the thoracic cavity. Comprehensive documentation of the incidence of this syndrome in multiparous communities is lacking in the literature. As a result, a study was carried out to ascertain the prevalence of UCS in multiparous women. Objective: To determine the prevalence of UCS in multiparous women. Methods: This study was approved by the Ethical Committee and the Protocol Committee (protocol no. 629/2022-2023). The subjects of the prospective cohort study were women who are multiparous and reside in Karad, Maharashtra, India. Using cluster sampling, 76 multiparous participants were included. Assessments were conducted for individuals within the age range of 23 to 58 years, evaluating them based on Craniovertebral Angle (CVA), Forward Head Posture (FHP), pectoralis minor tightness, and deep neck flexor strength. Results: This research looked at 76 participants involved in the study out of which 66.7% were prone to upper cross syndrome. Conclusion: The prevalence of UCS was notably high among multiparous women, with poor posture habits identified as a significant risk factor.
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