EFFECTIVENESS OF PILATES EXERCISE AND ALEXANDER'S TECHNIQUE WITH CORRECTIVE EXERCISE AMONG LACTATING WOMEN WITH UPPER CROSS SYNDROME – A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract: Introduction: Lactating women are particularly susceptible to developing Upper cross syndrome due to the prolonged postural strain they experience while breastfeeding. Upper cross syndrome is a postural imbalances that affects the muscles of the neck, shoulders and upper back. Aim of The Study: To determine the effectiveness between Pilates exercise and Alexander’s Technique with corrective exercises among Lactating women on Upper cross Syndrome. Materials and Methodology: A Comparative study consists of 30 Lactating women (15-47years) with upper cross syndrome which is selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were allocated into two groups: GROUP-A were given Pilates Exercise and GROUP-B were given Alexander’s technique with corrective exercises for weekly 3 sessions (6weeks) and both group will be measured before and after the treatment using Neck Disability Index. Results: The participants who were supervised to attend all the sessions were shown a difference in their NDI of mean ± standard deviation of group A and group B pre-test is 31.4667 ± 10.16026 and 47.3067 ± 6.62101, then post-test is 29.3667 ± 10.43939 and 44.1333 ± 6.33434 and RPA of mean ± standard deviation of group A and group B pre-test is 61.3333 ± 13.29160 and 60.0667 ± 5.73793, then post-test is 66.666± 13.047 and 66.000± 6.600. Conclusion: Both the groups were effective in reducing the symptoms of UCS but group B showed slighter more difference on reducing the symptoms of UCS. Keywords: Upper cross syndrome, Lactating women, Pilates, Alexander’s Technique. Title: EFFECTIVENESS OF PILATES EXERCISE AND ALEXANDER’S TECHNIQUE WITH CORRECTIVE EXERCISE AMONG LACTATING WOMEN WITH UPPER CROSS SYNDROME – A COMPARATIVE STUDY Author: Dr. S Priyanka., M. Serin Prisya, Dr. Lokesh.R. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 579-582 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 18-August-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16894323 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/effectiveness-of-pilates-exercise-and-alexanders-technique-with-corrective-exercise-among-lactating-women-with-upper-cross-syndrome--a-comparative-study