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The Effect of Taping in Addition to Self-stretching Exercise in the Elderly People With Hyperkyphosis

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Physical Performance
Interventions
Other: Exercise
Registration Number
NCT05399823
Lead Sponsor
Eastern Mediterranean University
Brief Summary

Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of kinesio taping and sham taping in addition to self-stretching exercise on hyperkyphosis angle, neck pain and quality of life in elderly individuals with hyperkyphosis.

Method: 60 elderly individuals with hyperkyphosis aged 60-85 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided inti three groups. Kinesio taping, sham taping and self-stretching exercise. The kinesio taping group will be given kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises. The second sham taping group will be given sham kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises. The third self-stretching group will be given a program consisting of stretching exercises for pectoral, erector spinae, latismus dorsi, multifidus, rhomboid and trapezius muscles. Individuals will be asked to do these exercises on their own for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks. Before and after the study, the subjects will be test for the kyphosis angle will be evaluated with a flexible ruler and Scoliosis Research Society Outcome questionnaire (SRS22) will be used to evaluate spinal curvatures.The Neck Disability Questionnaire will be used to evaluate neck pain. The occiput-neck distance and mini mental test will be used in this srudy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • Volunteer female and male individuals between the aged of 60-85 years,
  • Kyphosis angle is greater than 56 degrees in women and 62 degrees in men,
  • Individuals who have not physiotherapy in the last 6 months,
  • Individuals who have not phsical activity in the last 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals with any thoracic scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease,
  • Individuals who having a kinesio tape allergy or developing an allergy while working.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Self Stretching and Sham Taping GroupExerciseSham kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks.
Self Stretching GroupExerciseA program consisting of stretching exercises for pectoral, erector spinae, latismus dorsi, multifidus, rhomboid and trapezius muscles will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks.
Self Stretching and Kinesio Taping GroupExerciseKinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in the kyphosis angle to be evaluated by a flexible rulerBaseline and at the end of 4 weeks

C7 and T12 vertebrae will be taken as reference in the measurement of the kyphosis angle. The Q angle is calculated by measuring the distances between the points taken as criteria.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Chane in the spinal curvature to be evaluated by Scoliosis Research Society Outcome Questionnaire (SRS22)Baseline and at the end of 4 weeks

The SRS-22 scale is a scale developed by the Scoliosis Research Society to evaluate all spinal curvatures. The scale consists of 22 questions and five subgroups. Subgroups; pain, body image, spine functions, mental health and satisfaction with treatment. Scores are calculated by assigning an answer value to all 22 questions within a five-point indicator chart.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Eastern Mediterranean University

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Famagusta, Cyprus

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