2024, Vol. 11, Issue 2, Part B

Background: A resting shoulder position that has shifted forward from the optimal alignment of the body is referred to as having rounded shoulders. Untreated rounded shoulders, commonly referred to as "mom posture," can exacerbate general poor posture. A round shoulder is defined as an uncomfortable position that puts strain on the shoulder joint of an individual.

Aim: To find the effect of longitudinal release technique compared with cross hand release technique of MFR on pectoralis muscle in Individuals having rounded shoulders.

Methodology: Convenient sampling was done for 100 individuals. The participants were taken in the age range of 18-40 years as per inclusion criteria. Participants were randomly assigned in two groups. The group a participants were given longitudinal release technique with ultrasound and strengthening Physiotherapy and group b cross hand release technique with ultrasound and strengthening Physiotherapy. Pre-intervention assessment was taken and both groups received 40 min treatment session over a span of six weeks. Pre-intervention and post-intervention assessment was analysed by paired and unpaired t test using IN stat software. Outcome Measure: Pain was measured by VAS, Range of motion was measured by universal goniometer and, muscle power was measured by Manual muscle testing grading.

Results: Both groups demonstrated significant difference in pain, range of motion and Muscle power in 6 weeks of intervention when compared within group. Unpaired t test was done between the groups and the result showed that pain, flexion, internal rotation and MMT (pectoralis major) was extremely significant, whereas pectoralis minor and trapezius (Left side) were very significant and for trapezius (right side) was no extremely significant.