Tools used
- get_user_preferences
- list_exercise_library
- find_exercise_candidates
- add_exercise
- create_workout
- create_note
Procedure
Procedure
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Assess and Educate
- Explain the "Upper Crossed Syndrome" framework: hyperactivity in the chest/neck and inhibition in the deep flexors/scapular stabilizers.
- Mention the Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) as the clinical metric for tracking progress over an 8-week period.
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Phase 1: Inhibition and Lengthening (Overactive Muscles)
- Identify overactive muscles: Suboccipitals, Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, and Pectoralis Major/Minor.
- Use
find_exercise_candidatesto select stretching or myofascial release movements for these groups. - Add these to the workout via
add_exerciseas "Inhibition/Lengthening" blocks. Recommended: Doorway Pectoral Stretch and Upper Trapezius Stretch.
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Phase 2: Activation and Strengthening (Underactive Muscles)
- Target the Deep Cervical Flexors (DCF) using Craniocervical Flexion (CCF) drills or "progressive chin-tuck holds."
- Target Scapular Stabilizers (Lower Trapezius and Serratus Anterior).
- Use
add_exerciseto include:- Chin-tucks (targeting DCF).
- Prone Y-T-W raises or Scapular Retractions (targeting Mid/Lower Trapezius).
- Wall "push-up plus" (targeting Serratus Anterior).
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Phase 3: Integration and Proprioception
- Combine neck and shoulder movements to improve "joint position sense."
- Prescribe "Wall Slides" to integrate scapular control with neutral cervical alignment.
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Programming and Frequency
- Create a structured 8-week plan using
create_workout. - Set frequency to 3–5 sessions per week to meet clinical efficacy standards (Cohen’s $d \approx 1.5$).
- Use
create_noteto provide ergonomic cues for "active sitting" and workstation setup to supplement the physical training.
- Create a structured 8-week plan using
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Monitoring
- Remind the user that significant structural changes (CVA improvement) typically require consistent adherence for at least 8 weeks.