Clinical Trial: the Tone and Viscoelastic Properties of Back Muscles in Thoracic Kyphosis
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Exercise
Kyphosis
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Effect of an 8-Week Corrective Exercise Programme on the Tone and Viscoelastic Properties of Back Muscles in Thoracic Kyphosis
Brief Summary:
The thoracic curvature of the spinal column occurs in the sagittal plane. While the normal thoracic kyphosis angle of the spine is 20-40°, an angle of 45-50° is referred to as postural kyphosis, increased kyphosis, or hyperkyphosis. The strength of the central and deep back muscles of the trunk controls spinal stability and intervertebral movements in dynamic situations. This ensures that thoracic curvature is maintained within normal physiological limits.Increased kyphosis can result from poor postural habits,…
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