Comparison of Exercise With & Without Bracing in Office Workers With Kyphosis

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

36 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-20

Study Completion Date

2026-02-20

Brief Summary

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The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis.

It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office

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Detailed Description

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The study focuses on understanding Kyphosis, defined as excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, has become increasingly prevalent in modern work environments due to the sedentary nature of desk jobs. Kyphosis, characterized by a rounded upper back or "hunchback" appearance, is a clinical and postural problem with significant physical, functional, and psychosocial implications. Among office workers, the condition is primarily postural, driven by long hours of desk work, inappropriate ergonomic settings, and inadequate postural awareness. The increasing prevalence of kyphosis in this demographic has led to a pressing need for effective nonsurgical management strategies, including physical therapy (PT) and spinal bracing.

Conditions

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Kyphosis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

RCT

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

this study follows an analytical research model designed to compare effectiveness of Physical Therapy with and without Bracing on Posture, Pain, and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers with Kyphosis

Study Groups

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Physical therapy with bracing

Effectiveness of physical therapy with bracing

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

physical therapy with bracing

Intervention Type OTHER

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:

1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

physical therapy without bracing

Effectiveness of physical therapy without bracing

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

physical therapy without bracing

Intervention Type OTHER

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:

1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

Interventions

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physical therapy with bracing

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:

1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

Intervention Type OTHER

physical therapy without bracing

Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:

1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Office workers diagnosed with Postural Kyphosis
* age limit 30 to 45years
* Experience of upper back or neck pain lasting at least three months
* Spend a minimum of 6 hours per day in a seated position for work.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of spinal surgery, severe scoliosis, or other significant spinal deformities.

Current engagement in any structured physical therapy program or use of bracing for posture. Any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders impacting posture or movement.

Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No