hyperkyphosis. Abnormal posture
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Spinomed orthosis ( intervention group ). Intervention 2: Posture Training Support ( intervention group ). Intervention 3: Placebo orthosis ( control group ).
Spinomed orthosis ( intervention group )
Posture Training Support ( intervention group )
Placebo orthosis ( control group )
Sponsors
Vice-Chancellor for Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1- they older than 60 yr. 2- cobb angle= 50. Exclusion criteria: 1- they are receiving drugs known or presumed to affect the central nervouss system or equilibriums. 2- they have a history of any progressive neurogenic or myopathic disorder 3- having confirmed scoliosis with Adamz test 4- joint replacement in the lower extremitis 5- uncorrectable visual and vestibular deficitis 6- having the history of any fracture or operation in spine or lower exterimity 7- attending precedent in balance spinal exercises 8- the existence of low back or cervical pain on the test session which is rated by the patient more than 3 degree on visual analysis scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance score. Timepoint: before intervention and one and a half houre after intervention. Method of measurement: a score frome 0 to 100 by Equi Test System.;Directional control. Timepoint: before intervention and one and a half hour after intervention. Method of measurement: as a percentage by Balance Master System.;Reaction time. Timepoint: before intervention and one and a half after intervention. Method of measurement: as a percentage by Balance Master System. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mojtaba Kamyab
Rehabilitation School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed