Author(s)

Li Yue ¹, Zhang Shiyu ², Li Chen ³, Tang Zhiwei ³, Li Haoran ⁴, Wang Wenyan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Special Education College, Beijing Union University, No.1, Puhuangyu Erjia Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, China
² Beijing Jianxiang School, No.6 Renmin University South Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
³ Beijing Xicheng Peizhi Center School, No.17, Nanma Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
⁴ Beijing Dongcheng Peizhi Central School, No.33 Gymnasium Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Wang Wenyan

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the current status of the development and occurrence of Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) among students at a special school in Beijing. We employed static posture assessment, cervical spine range of motion testing, and shoulder and neck functional testing to evaluate the current status of Upper Crossed Syndrome in 40 students aged 7-15 years at a special education school in Beijing. Significant differences were found between the distance of the acromion from the wall for students aged 7-9 years compared to those aged 10-12 and 13-15 years (P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in the test results between students of different genders (P > 0.05). A significant difference in head protraction angles was observed between students with autism and those with multiple disabilities (P < 0.05). Students at the special education school exhibited a more severe head protraction posture than typically developing students. Students in different age groups showed a progressive increase in the prevalence of rounded shoulders and chest retraction annually. Students with multiple disabilities had the most severe head protraction symptoms, followed by those with intellectual disabilities.

KEYWORDS

Children with Special Needs; Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS); Forward Head Posture

CITE THIS PAPER

Li Yue, Zhang Shiyu, Li Chen, Tang Zhiwei, Li Haoran, Wang Wenyan, Survey on the Current Status of Upper Crossed Syndrome among Students at a Special School in Beijing. Journal of Human Movement Science (2024) Vol. 5: 88-94. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jhms.2024.050113.

REFERENCES

[1] Simin Sepehri, Rahman Sheikhhoseini, Hashem Piri & Parisa Sayyadi. (2024).The effect of various therapeutic exercises on forward head posture, rounded shoulder, and hyperkyphosis among people with upper crossed syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC musculoskeletal disorders(1),105.
[2] Zad, S. S., & Patil, P. (2021). Effectiveness of Janda's approach in upper cross syndrome in medical students. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 25(6), 17385-17399. 
[3] Ranelovi, I., Jorgi, B., Anti, V., & Hadovi, M. (2020). Effects of exercise programs on upper crossed syndrome: a systematic review. Physical Education and Sport through the Centuries, 7(2), 152-168.
[4] Salamat, H., Ghani Zadeh Hesar, N., Roshani, S., & Mohammad Ali Nasasb Firouzjah, E. (2020). Comparison of the Effect of Functional Corrective Exercises and Corrective Games on Upper Cross Syndrome in 10-13 Year-Old Boys. The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 9(4), 19-31.
[5] Pathan, H., Pawar, A., Rao, R., Phansopkar, P., Chitale, N., & Arora, S. (2022). A structured exercise program for upper cross syndrome. J Med Pharm Allied Sci, 11, 259-263.
[6] Jiang, F., Luo, R., Tang, J., Ye, Y., & Zhao, Y. L. (2020). Therapeutic observation of manipulation plus exercise therapy in treating upper crossed syndrome postures of primary school students. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 18(3), 231-237.
[7] Fatima, A., Ashraf, H. S., Sohail, M., Akram, S., Khan, M., & Azam, H. (2022). Prevalence of upper cross syndrome and associated postural deviations in computer operators; a qualitative study. Asian Journal of Allied Health Sciences (AJAHS), 7(3).
[8] Khawar, A., Khawar, S., Tauqeer, S., Amjad, F., Rubab, H. I., & Wafa, H. S. (2022). Association of upper cross syndrome with prolonged sitting among young adults. Pakistan Biomedical Journal, 370-374.
[9] Pathan, H., Phansopkar, P., & Naqvi, W. M. (2021). Screening for Upper Cross Syndrome in Asymptomatic Individuals. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(1), 50-54.
[10] Shahid, S., Tanveer, F., & Dustgir, A. (2016). Prevalence and risk factors for the development of upper-crossed syndrome (UCS) among DPT students of university of Lahore. Age, 19, 0-98.
[11] Daneshjoo, A., Mousavi Sadati, S. K., & Pourahmad, F. (2021). Effect of Corrective Exercise vs Corrective Games on Upper Crossed Syndrome in Female Students. Physical Treatments-Specific Physical Therapy Journal, 11(1), 13-24.
[12] Ranđelović, I., Jorgić, B., Antić, V., & Hadžović, M. (2020). Effects of exercise programs on upper crossed syndrome: a systematic review. Fizičko vaspitanje i sport kroz vekove, 7(2), 152-168.
[13] Jeong, G. H., & Lee, B. H. (2024). Effects of Telerehabilitation Combining Diaphragmatic Breathing Re-Education and Shoulder Stabilization Exercises on Neck Pain, Posture, and Function in Young Adult Men with Upper Crossed Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(6), 1612.
[14] Titcomb David A, Melton Bridget F, Miyashita Theresa & Bland Helen W.(2023).The Effects of Postural Education or Corrective Exercise on the Craniovertebral Angle in Young Adults with Forward Head Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International journal of exercise science (1), 954-973. 
[15] Firouzjah, M. H., Firouzjah, E. M. A. N., & Ebrahimi, Z. (2023). The effect of a course of selected corrective exercises on posture, scapula-humeral rhythm and performance of adolescent volleyball players with upper cross syndrome. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 24(1), 489.
[16] Jiang, F., Luo, R., Tang, J., Ye, Y., & Zhao, Y. L. (2020). Therapeutic observation of manipulation plus exercise therapy in treating upper crossed syndrome postures of primary school students. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 18(3), 231-237.
[17] Piri, H., Hajian, M., Mirkarimpour, S. H., Sheikhhoseini, R., & Rahimi, M. (2021). The effect of 12-week corrective exercises on the postural angles of beautician females with upper crossed syndrome: a clinical trial study. Women's Health Bulletin, 8(2), 91-97.

Sponsors, Associates, and Links

---

• Journal of Language Testing & Assessment
  
  
• Information and Knowledge Management
  
  
• Military and Armament Science
  
  
• Media and Communication Research
  
  
• Art and Performance Letters
  
  
• Lecture Notes on History
  
  
• Lecture Notes on Language and Literature
  
  
• Philosophy Journal
  
  
• Science of Law Journal
  
  
• Journal of Political Science Research
  
  
• Journal of Sociology and Ethnology
  
  
• Advances in Broadcasting