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. 2023 Aug 21;31:31. doi: 10.1186/s12998-023-00506-z

Table 2.

Comparison of the outcome measures between baseline (pre-test) and post-test assessments in the CTSC and control groups (Repeated measures ANOVA)

Outcome measures Groups Baseline Week 4 (Post-test 1) Week 8 (Post-test 2)
Forward head angle (FHA): Mean ± SD CTSC 49.03 ± 2.82 41.57 ± 4.07* 42.73 ± 4.21*
Control 47.98 ± 2.17 47.56 ± 2.28 47.40 ± 2.45
Forced vital capacity (FVC): Mean ± SD CTSC 3.41 ± 0.68 3.49 ± 0.66 3.44 ± 0.69
Control 3.36 ± 0.78 3.36 ± 0.71 3.36 ± 0.72
Cervical range of motion (CROM): Mean ± SD CTSC 53.20 ± 11.64 61.62 ± 9.87* 62.04 ± 10.35*
Control 57.15 ± 11.13 57.40 ± 9.71 58.89 ± 8.39

CTSC Combination of Traditional Thai massage, Scapular stabilization exercise and Chest mobilization

*Significant improvement from baseline levels (P < 0.05)