An interventional study of physical therapy program in Kyphosis, Kyphosis Thoracic and Kyphosis Postural Thoracic, sponsored by Cairo University. Enrolling by invitation at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 15 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-02-07.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Kyphosis, a posture disorder, is excessive curvature of the thoracic area in the spine. In a healthy person, there is a normal kyphosis angulation in the thoracic and sacral areas in the sagittal plane. Since the sacral area is more stable, pathological conditions generally occur in the thoracic area.
Kyphosis causes a bowing of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture. Normal values for the thoracic kyphosis are between 20˚ and 40˚ of angulations. When the curve of the thoracic spine exceeds this, it is described as either a postural kyphosis or Scheuermann\'s kyphosis.
The study question is: Does kinesio taping have an effect on kyphosis and quality of life in adolescents?
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of kinesio taping on:
Adolescent\'s kyphosis curve appear by bad habitual postures due to a carry-over effect from temporary changes in posture during computer use and smart phones.
Forward head posture (FHP) is characterized that cervical spine is held in protracted position for prolonged duration, it can lead to alterations in head posture ultimately leading to poor posture which is thought to be a deviation from neutral or normal posture.
Failure of the head to align with the vertical axis of the body can lead to further malalignments in the body, namely, rounded shoulders and increased thoracic kyphosis, to compensate for the altered location of the LOG, leading to further impairments . A combination of all these postural deviations is often known as "slouched posture" or "slumped posture." The Kinesio taping method was applied to correct the alignment of weak muscles as well as facilitating joint motion as a result of the tape\'s recoiling qualities. It was designed to be the approximate thickness and elasticity of skin and be worn three to five days at a time.
Kinesio taping is a therapeutic tool used with increasing frequency within musculoskeletal rehabilitation and to maintain preferred body alignment. It is a complementary treatment and is designed to facilitate the body's natural healing, Process while allowing support and stability to 5 muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion.
Due to the lack of research area of kinesio taping on kyphosis in adolescents, So, the purpose of the study is to know impact of the Kinesio taping on kyphosis and quality of life in adolescents.
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Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.
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BMI (body mass index)
Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.
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Adolescents in control group (A) will received a designed physical therapy program for the treatment of thoracic kyphosis
Adolescents in study group (B) will received the same designed physical therapy program for the control group in addition to Kinesio taping.
Procedure: physical therapy program
Arm Description: Adolescents in study group (B) will received the same designed physical therapy program for the control group in addition to Kinesio taping.
Also known as: Kinesio taping
cobbs angle x-ray for selection of the patient
Full length AP (anterior/ posterior, front/ back ) film x-ray will be taken of the spinal column ,these x- rays will be used to determine curve flexibility and evaluate vertebral wedging and end plate irregularities
Time frame: 2 months
inclinometer for selection patients of kyphotic curve measurements
Two gravity-dependent inclinometers (Isomed, Inc, USA) will be used. The feet of the inclinometers were 2.5 cm apart, which remained constant for all subjects, manual inclinometer probes, the two MEMS sensors are mounted 90 degree
Time frame: 2 months
modified baseline goniometer for FHP angle's measurement
The modified goniometer is a simple and cost-effective modification of the universal goniometer; it has an excellent reliability and validity method for objectively assessing forward head posture.
Time frame: 2 months
quality of life questionnaire (PEDS) for quality of life
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Module3.0 will be used to assess QOL of all adolescents. Arabic version will be used in this study (Shemy et al., 2019) (Appendix III). The parent will be asked about the grade of the problem of each item that the adolescents had in the past month.
Time frame: 2 months
Tape measurment for chest expansion range of motion.
Tape measurment for chest expansion range of motion.
Time frame: 2 months
Plan to share: Undecided — Due to University rules
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