Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences

Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences

The effect of a course of corrective exercises on postural control and motor function in addicted women with upper crossed syndrome

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
hadi miri 1
Sahar Adiguzli 2
Ali Bagher Nazarian 3
1 Associate Professor Department of Sport Sciences and Health , Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Msc in Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, University of Raja, Qazvin,Iran
3 Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, University of Payame Noor, Tehran, Iran
10.22038/mjms.2026.96113.5307
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a corrective exercises program on postural control and motor function in addicted women with upper crossed syndrome. Upper crossed syndrome is an abnormal condition that refers to a specific change in the pattern of muscle activity and movement pattern and postural deviation.



Methods: 20 individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome with an age range of 20 to 40 years were selected as a statistical sample and divided into two experimental groups (n = 10) and control (n = 10). The experimental group performed corrective exercises program for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week, and the control group only participated in the pre and post-test tests. The Y ratio for postural control and shoulder function were assessed using the Disability Index (SPADI) questionnaire. To confirm the normality of the data distribution, the Shapiro-Wilk test was used, and analysis of covariance was used to compare the pre and post-test, and the paired t-test was used to examine changes within the group.



Results: The results showed that after 8 weeks of corrective exercises, the experimental group had a significant improvement in postural control (F=0.000) and in functional disability (F=0.000) compared to the pre-test and compared to the control group (P(05/0≥.



Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that corrective exercises have a positive and significant effect on the study variables (postural control and degree of functional disability) in female with upper crossed syndrome,
Keywords
Corrective exercises
Posture
Addicted Women
Upper crossed syndrome
Functional Disability
Subjects
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Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences
Volume 69, Issue 6
June 2026
Pages 627-635