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Thoracic Extension and Global Postural Corrective Exercises on Individuals With Hyper Kyphosis

NCT07426588 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-02-23

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Summary

The study was conducted to compare the effective of thoracic extension exercises and global postural corrective exercises on pain, range of motion and posture among hyperkyphotic individuals.

Conditions

  • Hyperkyphosis

Interventions

OTHER

Thoracic Extension Exercises

The TEE comprised of three exercise programs as follows: TEE Ⅰ: The therapist had located the restricted thoracic spinal segment on a foam roller, and the patient lied on it with their knees flexed. Both hands was crossed on the chest, and the buttocks be lifted slightly from the floor. The foam roller was rolled slowly up and down the thoracic spinal segment. TEE Ⅱ: Patient was be sitting with the knees flexed; a Swiss ball was placed in front. The ball was pushed forward to a distance with both hands on it. TEE Ⅲ: In the prone position, patient had performed the lifting up and putting down of the upper body and repeat it with the support of both elbows. Each exercise was performed with two sets of 15 reps, 10 sec per rep.

OTHER

Global Postural corrective Exercises

Exercise Volume Chin tuck exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 10 to 15 repetitions L to Y exercises Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Pectoralis muscle stretching exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Spinal mobilization Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Quadruped arm and lower extremity lift Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Side-bridge exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 Repetitions Unilateral bridge exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions

OTHER

Standard Physical Therapy

Hot pack for 10 min. * TENS for 10min. * Myofascial release MFR.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Saba Rafiq · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
22 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-13
Primary Completion
2025-05-31
Completion
2025-10-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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