Prevalence of Upper Cross Syndrome in Multipara Women
Mebin Sojan Thomas,
Trupti Yadav
Abstract: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… Show more
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