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IRCT20110803007211N3 IRCT 2024-12-31 Research Deputy of Hakim Nizami Higher Education Institute in Quchan The Effect of Ergonomics Education and Corrective Exercises on Improving Men's Posture UCS The Effect of 8 Weeks of Ergonomics Education and Corrective Exercises on Upper Crossed Syndrome in Men 2025-01-14 anticipated 32 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/81008 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Single, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: In this study, simple randomization with individual allocation will be used. The random allocation sequence will be generated using statistical software and sealed, numbered envelopes will be prepared to ensure allocation concealment. Participants, after initial assessment and confirmation of inclusion and exclusion criteria, will randomly receive an envelope that will determine their group assignment. This process will be designed to prevent those responsible for enrollment or initial assessments from knowing the group assignments, thereby minimizing the risk of bias, Blinding description: In this study, only the participants will be blinded to the group allocation (intervention or control). Group allocation will be performed by an independent individual who will not be involved in data collection. Participants will not be informed about the type of intervention they will receive, but the researchers will be aware of the group assignments. Outcome assessments will be conducted by independent evaluators who will remain unaware of the group allocation to prevent any potential bias. All ethical principles, including ensuring participants are fully informed about their involvement in the study and obtaining informed consent, will be strictly adhered to. 1 Upper Crossed Syndrome. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Ergonomics Education** Four one-hour bi-weekly sessions were conducted at the gym by a corrective exercise specialist, covering ergonomics basics, risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders, computer work impacts, prevention methods, and proper workplace adjustments. Corrective Exercises: Supervised gym sessions included a 5–10-minute warm-up, stretching for shortened muscles (chest, hip flexors, upper trapezius, etc.), and strengthening for weak muscles (shoulder stabilizers, deep neck flexors, posterior spine extensors) over 8 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: The control group in this study received no intervention and continued with their daily routines. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Data on the effect of 8 weeks of ergonomics education and corrective exercises on Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) in men. Includes posture data (kyphosis, forward head, shoulders), muscle measurements, and questionnaire responses for 32 participants (16 intervention, 16 control) in Excel or SPSS format. Data will be available one week after a formal request and adherence to ethical conditions. When: The data will be accessible one week after the request is submitted. To whom: All researchers Conditions: Data can be used for scientific and educational purposes while adhering to ethical research principles and maintaining participant confidentiality. Where to obtain: For access to the data or documentation of this study, you can contact the corresponding author. How to obtain: To access the data, contact the corresponding author and submit a formal request outlining the purpose and intended use. Comments:
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Qochan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 9471787194 +98 51 4721 1773 karim.khalaghi@yahoo.com Hakim Nizami Qochan Institute of Higher Education Iran (Islamic Republic of) age range of 18 to 30 years posterior kyphosis greater than 42 degrees forward head posture greater than 45 degrees forward shoulder posture greater than 52 degrees absence of any pathological symptoms such as a history of fracture, surgery, and spinal diseases 18 years 30 years Male presence of pathological symptoms, such as a history of surgery, fracture, or spinal joint disease regular physical activity M95.8 Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Intervention group: Ergonomics Education** Four one-hour bi-weekly sessions were conducted at the gym by a corrective exercise specialist, covering ergonomics basics, risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders, computer work impacts, prevention methods, and proper workplace adjustments. Corrective Exercises: Supervised gym sessions included a 5–10-minute warm-up, stretching for shortened muscles (chest, hip flexors, upper trapezius, etc.), and strengthening for weak muscles (shoulder stabilizers, deep neck flexors, posterior spine extensors) over 8 weeks. Control group: The control group in this study received no intervention and continued with their daily routines. Upper crossed syndrome (UCS). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and at the end of the study (8 weeks after the intervention). Method of measurement: Thoracic Kyphosis Angle: The Corrective Exercise Specialist will take measurements to assess the thoracic kyphosis angle. They will use a 50 cm long and 2 cm wide flexible ruler to measure the T2 and T12 vertebrae angle (24, 25). To find the T2 vertebra, the specialist will ask the participant to bend their head, identifying the spinous process of the T2 vertebra by first locating the C7 spinous process. They will mark the starting point of the kyphosis curve at the T2 vertebra and will use the Hoppenfeld method to determine the T12 vertebra (26). Individuals with a kyphotic angle greater than 46.83 degrees will be classified as having an increased kyphotic deformity. Rounded Shoulder Angle: The rounded shoulder angle (RSA) will be measured from the vertically posterior line to a line connecting the C7 and acromial markers (27). A shoulder angle of more than 52 degrees will be considered an RS deformity (22). Forward Head Angle: The forward head angle (FHA) will be measured from the vertical anterior to a line connecting the tragus and the C7 marker. In this method, an ideal head angle will be considered less than 36 degrees, while an angle of more than 46 degrees will be regarded as an abnormality (22) (Figure 2). The intraday reliability for FHA and RSA will show acceptable within-day reliability (FHA: Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC)(2,1) = 0.92, Standard Error of the Mean (SEM) = 2; RSA ICC(2,1) = 0.89, SEM = 5) based on this sub-sample (28). Educational and Research Affairs, Hakim Nizami Qochan Institute of Higher Education Approved 2024-11-05 کمیته اخلاق در پژوهش‌های انسانی پژوهشگاه علوم ورزشی ایران No. 3, 5th Alley, Miremad Street, Motahhari Street, Tehran, Iran. Iranshahr Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)