Effects of Schroth-Based Three-Dimensional Exercise Program on Angle of Kyphosis, Muscle Strength, Balance, Pain, and Quality of Life in Patients With Postural Hyperkyphosis With Chronic Neck Pain

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The normal thoracic kyphosis angle of the spine is 20-40°, however, an angle of more than 40° is referred to as postural kyphosis, increased kyphosis or hyperkyphosis. Although postural kyphosis negatively affects individuals' general health status, physical performance, and quality of life, there is still no standardized protocol for correcting the thoracic kyphosis angle. Conservative treatment approaches such as postural training and exercises, manual therapy, postural corrective kinesiotaping, and orthotic use have been recommended for managing increased thoracic kyphosis. While numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of three-dimensional exercise programs in the treatment of scoliosis, research examining their impact on kyphosis remains considerably limited.Nevertheless, the potential of these exercises to promote neuromuscular reorganization suggests that they may be similarly effective in individuals with thoracic kyphosis. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a Schroth-based three-dimensional exercise program on kyphosis angle, trunk muscle strength, balance, pain, and quality of life in individuals with postural hyperkyphosis and chronic neck pain.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Thoracic kyphosis angle \> 45 degrees,

• Aged between 20 and 50 years,

• Have neck pain for more than 3 months,

• Neck pain visual analogue scale \> 3,

• Not being treated for postural kyphosis in the last 6 months,

• Has no systemic disease

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Baskent University Umitkoy Outpatient Clinic
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Tuğçe BAYRAM ERKOYUNCU, PHD Student
bayramtugce91@gmail.com
+905079668252
Backup
Hayri Baran YOSMAOĞLU, Proffesor
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-25
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-23
Participants
Target number of participants: 52
Treatments
Experimental: three-dimensional schroth exercise group
Schroth therapy, a three-dimensional exercise therapy program was developed in Germany in the 1920s by Katharina Schroth. The three-dimensional exercise program refers to the sagittal, frontal and horizontal planes. The three- dimensional Schroth exercise training consists of spinal lengthening and positional correction of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions in the sagittal plane, special breathing techniques and re-education of the neuromuscular system to improve kyphotic posture.
Active_comparator: corrective exercises for posture
Corrective exercise program for posture will consist of deep neck flexor muscle strengthening exercises, lower and middle trapezius strengthening, neck isometric exercises.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Baskent University
Collaborators: Baskent University Ankara Hospital

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov