2021
DOI: 10.18502/jmr.v14i3.7714
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The Effect of Eight Weeks of Iyengar Yoga With an Emphasis on Spine and Shoulder Exercises on the Upper Cross Syndrome in Middle-aged Women

Abstract: Introduction: Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a combination of forward head, rounded shoulder, and hyperkyphosis deformities. Yoga is a non-competitive physical exercise with the potential to correct postural imbalances in the human body. Iyengar yoga is a form of Hatha yoga. Materials and Methods: The purpose of present study was to evaluate the effect of Iyengar yoga with an emphasis on spine and shoulder exercises on the UCS in middle-aged women. In this quasi-experimental applied research, 15 subject… Show more

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“…This protocol included 1 set of 5 repetitions per session, 3 sessions per week, along with conventional physical therapy for 8 weeks (24 sessions). The stretching duration was 8-10 s in the post-isometric relaxation [11] technique and 15 s for the post-facilitation stretch (PFS) technique. Patients were positioned either in a supine lying or sitting position [23].…”
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“…This protocol included 1 set of 5 repetitions per session, 3 sessions per week, along with conventional physical therapy for 8 weeks (24 sessions). The stretching duration was 8-10 s in the post-isometric relaxation [11] technique and 15 s for the post-facilitation stretch (PFS) technique. Patients were positioned either in a supine lying or sitting position [23].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Physiother Quart 2024, 32 (2) Abnormal biomechanics of the cervical spine may lead to a loss of cervical curve and, if not addressed, degeneration of the cervical spine may occur. in people with UCS, chronic headaches can also affect the individual's quality of life [11].…”
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“…It affects the cervical, shoulder, and thoracic flexion angles in people with UCS. Generally, maintaining such activity and a healthy lifestyle through yoga exercise can be the main element in correcting the UCS [13].…”
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