Year: 2025 | Month: May | Volume: 15 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 133-137
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250518
Effectiveness of Janda’s Approach Versus Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Posture and Muscle Imbalance in Individuals with Upper Crossed Syndrome
Priya B. Gadara1, Amit Kumar Singh2
1PG Scholar, Krishna School of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, (KPGU) Vadodara, Gujarat, India
2Assistant Professor, Krishna School of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, (KPGU) Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Corresponding Author: Amit Kumar Singh
ABSTRACT
Background: Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a common postural imbalance caused by muscle dysfunction in the upper body.
Objective: This study compared the effectiveness of Janda’s Approach and a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program (CCEP) in individuals with UCS.
Methods: A total of 30 participants with UCS were randomly divided into Group A (Janda’s Approach) and Group B (CCEP). Interventions were administered 5 days/week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures included the Targus-to-Wall Test (TWT), Scapular Index (SI), Pectoralis Minor Index (PMI), and Neck Flexor Strength (NFS).
Results: Both groups showed significant improvement; however, Group A (Janda’s Approach) demonstrated statistically greater improvements (p<0.01) across all parameters.
Conclusion: Janda’s Approach is more effective than CCEP in correcting posture and muscle imbalance in individuals with UCS.
Key words: Upper Crossed Syndrome, Janda’s Approach, Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program, Posture, Muscle Imbalance