Komal Ahmed

Department of physiotherapy, Riphah college of rehabilitation and allied health sciences (Riphah international university), Pakistan

Publications

• Research Article   
  Longitudinal Effects of Myofascial Release with and Without 8-Week Corrective Exercises in Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome
  Author(s): Komal Ahmed, Rabiya Noor*, Alina Shaukat, Sadia Khalid, Zaib-un-nisa and Sohaib Tahir
  
  Objective: Longitudinal effects of myofascial release with and without 8-week corrective exercises in correcting upper cross syndrome. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted. 24 subjects were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were allocated to Group A and B. Assessment of pain, function, Cranio-vertebral angle, Rounded shoulder posture, Pectorilis Minor Index, Levator Scapulae Index was taken using NPRS, NDI, vernier caliper and photogrammetric method. Group-A received treatment with hot pack, postural correction and myofascial release therapy. Group-B received hot pack, postural correction myofascial release therapy and corrective exercises. Three sessions per week for eight weeks were given to each patient. The two groups were reassessed after 8 weeks of treatment. Follow up was taken 4 weeks after compl.. Read More»
  10.54608.annalsmedical.2022.39