Effects of Blood flow restriction training on pain pressure threshold and craniovertebral angle in patients with upper cross syndrome: A case study
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https://doi.org/10.48047/CU/54/04/4880-4890Keywords:
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Upper Cross Syndrome, Pain Pressure Threshold, Craniovertebral Angle, Postural Alignment.Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) on pain pressure threshold (PPT) and craniovertebral angle (CVA) in a patient with upper cross syndrome (UCS).
Methods (Case Description): A 24-year-old female with bilateral UCS presented with symptoms of weakness and stiffness in the upper back, shoulders, and neck, which had progressively worsened over two years. BFRT was implemented three times a week over four weeks, targeting scapular muscles including the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior. PPT and CVA were measured before and after the intervention. The training protocol included exercises such as modified prone cobra, wall push-ups, shoulder rowing, and t raises, performed with BFRT cuffs applied between the biceps and deltoid muscles.
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