Table 3.
The exercise program was divided into two active intervention groups including corrective and resistance exercise.
| Exercise types | Exercise modes | Time | Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrective exercise program | |||
| Cervical corrective exercise |
Cervical retraction exercise (4 min) Cervical mobilization exercise (4 min) Cervical flexion exercise (4 min) |
12 min |
20R / 3Sets RPE 13–15 |
| Thoracic corrective exercise |
Thoracic extension exercise (4 min) Thoracic mobilization exercise (4 min) Scapula adduction exercise (3 min) Shoulder horizontal abduction exercise (3 min) |
14 min |
20R / 3Sets RPE 13–15 |
| Back extensor exercise |
Trunk extension exercise (3 min) Arm and leg raise exercise (3 min) |
6 min |
20R / 3Sets RPE 13–15 |
| Latissimus dorsi and pectoralis stretching |
Foam roller stretching (3 min) Gymball stretching (3 min) |
6 min |
20R / 3Sets RPE 13–15 |
| Schroth method exercise |
Kneeling between chair (4 min) Standing in a doorway (4 min) Sitting question mark (4 min) |
12 min |
20R / 3Sets RPE 13–15 |
| Warm-up and cool down | Stretching for lower and upper body | 10 min | RPE 13 |
| Resistance exercise program | |||
| Cervical resistance exercise |
Cervical retraction with thera-band (4 min) Cervical bridge exercise (3 min) Cervical lift off exercise (3 min) |
15 min | 1RM of 30% |
|
Shoulder and scapular muscles strengthen exercise with thera-band |
Scapular retraction (4 min) Lat pull-down (4 min) Seated low rowing (3 min) Prone lying with arm elevator (4 min) |
15 min | 1RM of 30% |
| Posture exercise |
Back extension with weight backpack (5 min) Four point kneeling (5 min) |
10 min | 1RM of 30% |
| Leg strength exercise |
Half squat (5 min) Step ups (5 min) |
10 min | 1RM of 30% |
| Warm-up and cool down | Stretching for lower and upper body | 10 min | RPE 13 |
RM repetition maximum, RPE rating of perceived exertion.