Author/Authors :
Sohrabi, Shilan Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences - Faculty of Literature - Humanities and Social Sciences, Tehran Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran , Rahimi, Mohammad Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences - Faculty of Literature - Humanities and Social Sciences, Tehran Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran , Babaei-Mobarakeh, Mojtaba Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injuries - Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran , Piri, Hashem Department of Corrective Exercise & Sports Injuries - Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Introduction: Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a combination of forward head, rounded
shoulder, and hyperkyphosis deformities. Yoga is a non-competitive physical exercise with the
potential to correct postural imbalances in the human body. Iyengar yoga is a form of Hatha yoga.
Materials and Methods: The purpose of present study was to evaluate the effect of Iyengar
yoga with an emphasis on spine and shoulder exercises on the UCS in middle-aged women. In
this quasi-experimental applied research, 15 subjects were purposefully recruited out of middleaged
women affected with UCS. The participants performed Iyengar yoga exercises with an
emphasis on the spine and shoulder. The photogrammetry method was used to measure UCS.
Results: At the end of 8 weeks exercises, there was a significant increase in the cervical (P<0.001)
and shoulder angles (P<0.005), and a significant decrease in thoracic flexion angle (P<0.001).
Conclusion: All relevant coaches and therapists are recommended considering Iyengar yoga
as an alternative for training programs in middle-aged women affected by UCS
