Prevalence of an “Upper Crossed Syndrome in Physiotherapy College Students” – A Cross-Sectional Study
Keywords:
Upper Crossed Syndrome, Pectoralis Minor Tightness, Craniovertebral AngleAbstract
Background: Neck pain can occur at any stage, due to muscular imbalance which can restrict daily activities of an individual, and can lead to an Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). Muscle balance can be defined as relative equality of muscle length or strength between an agonist and an antagonist. Very few studies are available in the literature on the prevalence of this condition. Hence, a study was undertaken to establish the prevalence of the UCS in physiotherapy students of College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar. Objective: To determine the prevalence of upper crossed syndrome in physiotherapy college students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 46 participants were selected for the study. They were assessed for cervical flexor strength by using pressure biofeedback, pectoralis minor tightness by using the measuring tape and craniovertebral angle by using ON Protractor mobile application. Result: Among 46 participants, the prevalence of an upper crossed syndrome was 30.43%. Conclusion: Upper crossed syndrome was highly prevalent in College students. Poor posture habit is found to be a risk factor.
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