The Effect of Functional Exercises on Balance With Postural Thoracic Kyphosis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-08-01

Study Completion Date

2019-12-06

Brief Summary

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In a normal spine, the sagittal plane has four curvatures that balance each other. The cervical and lumbar spine is lordotic, the thoracic spine and sacral region are kyphotic. In the sagittal plane, there is an average of 40 kyphosis angles between the T1 vertebrae upper end plate and the T12 vertebra lower end plate. Thoracic kyphosis is defined as an increase in the normal thoracic curvature (above 40) of the spine. Postural kyphosis usually occurs when individuals with weak muscle strength exert excessive external loads on their vertebrae. In rapidly growing young people, the abnormal flexion of the spine prevents the development of internal organs and excess thoracic kyphosis causes changes in respiratory functions, as well as postural disorders negatively affect the standing balance. In addition, the posture and appearance of young people with postural kyphosis are affected, which can affect their physical and psychological health.The incidence of hyper-kyphosis abnormality was reported to be 15.3% in 11 year-old children, 38% in 20 to 50 years old adults and 35% in 20 to 64 years old adults. This abnormality is managed by various methods including manual therapy, postural retraining, taping, orthoses and corrective exercises.

When a literature review was conducted, it was observed that no balance evaluation was performed in individuals between 18 and 25 years of age who had postural kyphosis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Schroth-based functional exercise and postural exercise on balance, respiratory functions and thoracic angle, who has with postural kyphosis and 18-25 years of age.

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Detailed Description

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Participants will be randomly allocate 40 participants with kyphosis to two groups; Group I (n=20), Group II (n=20). The Group I, will receive postural exercise for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks, while the Group II receive Schroth three-dimensional exercise therapy program for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks. Assessment procedure will be held at the beginning and 9th week of study. All subjects will be assessed by each angle of thoracic kyphosis, forward head and forward shoulder angles were measured by using the lateral photographic method, trunk flexibility (lateral and hyperextension), balance (BİODEX balance system) , respiratory function test (measurement of pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength) , Quality of life SRS-22 and Numeric Rating Scale for pain.

Conditions

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Postural Kyphosis Balance

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized double-blind

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Participants involved in the study and the physiotherapist doing the assessment do not know which exercise group they will be involved in.

Study Groups

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The Group I

The Group I Postural exercise will receive postural exercise for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

The Group I Postural Exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Spine anatomy and daily life activities will be informed about proper posture. Strengthening of postural muscles, stretching (Pectoral Region, M. Psoas Major) and breathing exercise will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The Group I will receive postural exercise for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks.

The Group II

The Schroth method three-dimensional exercise therapy program consists of individual exercise programs combined with correction patterns. It is based on sensorimotor and kinesthetic principles. Goals of this exercise are to facilitate the correction of the asymmetric posture and to maintain the correct posture in the daily activities of the patient. The Group II receive Schroth method based on three-dimensional exercise therapy program for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

The Group II Three-dimensional Exercise Therapy Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Group II Schroth method corrects the kyphotic posture, with the help of proprioceptive and exteroceptive stimulation and mirror control in the sagittal plane, using specific corrective breathing patterns. The Schroth method three-dimensional exercise therapy program adapted for the specific posture will be exercised in four specific positions (sitting, supine, standing, prone) under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Exercise include, trunk elongation, symmetrical sagittal straightening, shoulder traction, corrective breathing and muscle activation by increasing tension (isometric tension). The Group II will receive Schroth's three-dimensional exercise therapy program for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks.

Interventions

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The Group I Postural Exercise

Spine anatomy and daily life activities will be informed about proper posture. Strengthening of postural muscles, stretching (Pectoral Region, M. Psoas Major) and breathing exercise will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The Group I will receive postural exercise for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Group II Three-dimensional Exercise Therapy Program

The Group II Schroth method corrects the kyphotic posture, with the help of proprioceptive and exteroceptive stimulation and mirror control in the sagittal plane, using specific corrective breathing patterns. The Schroth method three-dimensional exercise therapy program adapted for the specific posture will be exercised in four specific positions (sitting, supine, standing, prone) under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Exercise include, trunk elongation, symmetrical sagittal straightening, shoulder traction, corrective breathing and muscle activation by increasing tension (isometric tension). The Group II will receive Schroth's three-dimensional exercise therapy program for 60 min/day 2 times/week for 8 weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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The Group I Postural Exercise Program The Group II Schroth Exercise Therapy Program

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged between 18 and 25 years,
* Thoracic kyphosis angle ≥ 40,
* Not being treated for kyphosis within the last six months.

Exclusion Criteria

* Who has mental problem,
* Spinal fractures and / or operative stories,
* Shoulder joint injury,
* Participants who can not come to the exercise program.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes