The effect of corrective exercise with massage on balance, motor function, gait and quality of life of the elderly male with hyperkyphosis

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• Conditions: Condition 1: Hypokyphosis. Condition 2: strengthening exercises.; Kyphosis and lordosis; Activity, other involving muscle strengthening exercises; Y93.B9

• Registration Number: IRCT20220919055988N1
• Lead Sponsor: Kharazmi University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Hyperkyphosis above 40 degrees
Age range from 65 to 74 years
The ability to stand for at least 1 minute and walk 10 meters or more independently or with a regular cane. The doctor's permission to participate in this study and the ability to perform corrective movements.
Not taking sedatives or any special medicine affecting balance
Not having any uncontrollable neurological, severe respiratory, vascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases
Not having any severe and serious visual or hearing impairment

Exclusion Criteria

Major psychiatric disease, cognitive disorder
Alcohol or drug abuse
The presence of any physical defect affecting balance activities
Having a history of sprained joints, having a history of hip, knee and ankle joint surgery
Presence of acute cardio-respiratory diseases
Existence of chronic diseases of the motor system (joint rheumatism, chronic arthritis and osteoporosis) (confirmed by a specialist doctor)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Kyphosis status: In this study, the outcome of the first variable is the reduction of the kyphosis angle. Timepoint: Measurement of thoracic kyphosis at the beginning of the study (pre-test), measurement again at the end of the study (post-test). Method of measurement: Flexible ruler.