Effects of automatic spinal roller massage and thoracic extension exercise intervention for excessive thoracic kyphosis
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Diseases of the musculo-skeletal system and connective tissue
- Registration Number
- KCT0004527
- Lead Sponsor
- Yonsei University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 94
Inclusion Criteria
thoracic kyphosis angle greater than 40 degrees
Exclusion Criteria
scoliosis; a history of spinal column fracture; spinal tumors and related malignancies; congenital spinal anomalies; cancer; and rheumatoid arthritis
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional Study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method thoracic kyphosis in standing posture;thoracic kyphosis in extension;lumbar lordosis in standing posture;lumbar lordosis in extension;electromyography of erector spinae;strength of thoracic extension
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method cervical lordosis;head position in supine;deep neck flexion angle;forward head position;scapular ratio;pressure pain threshold;diaphragm movement during inspiration;forced volume capacity;forced expiratory voulme in one second;peak expiratory flow;pain questionnaire;sleep questionnaire