Effect of corrective exercises, Pilates, and Alexander technique on improving posture in male high school students

"The Effect of Eight Weeks of Corrective Exercises, Pilates, and Alexander Technique on Thoracic Kyphosis in Male High School Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial"

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20211201053244N8

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-03

Start date

2026-05-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Postural Thoracic Kyphosis (Increased forward curvature of the upper back).. Postural kyphosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Participants will perform a specific corrective exercise protocol aimed at reducing thoracic kyphosis. The protocol includes stretching exercises for shortened an

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

15 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male students aged 15 to 18 years. Diagnosis of kyphosis (increased thoracic curvature) confirmed by kyphometer or flexible ruler. Informed consent from participants and their legal guardians. Physical ability to perform the prescribed corrective exercises.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of spine or orthopedic surgery. Structural spinal abnormalities (e.g., Scheuermann's disease or structural scoliosis). Concurrent participation in other physical therapy or corrective exercise programs. History of fractures or acute musculoskeletal injuries in the spine and shoulders. Presence of underlying cardiovascular or respiratory diseases preventing exercise. Use of spinal braces or orthotic supports.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome is the thoracic kyphosis angle, representing the degree of sagittal curvature in the upper back. It is measured in degrees to assess the effectiveness of the exercise interventions in correcting postural abnormality. Timepoint: Baseline (before the intervention) and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention (immediately following the completion of 24 exercise sessions). Method of measurement: The thoracic kyphosis angle will be measured using a Kyphometer (a specialized instrument with two arms and a dial to measure spinal curvature in degrees) while the participant is in a relaxed standing position. Measurements will be taken at the T1-T2 and T12-L1 spinal levels to determine the degree of curvature.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary outcome is the thoracic kyphosis angle, representing the degree of sagittal curvature in the upper back. It is measured in degrees to assess the effectiveness of the exercise interventions in correcting postural abnormality. Timepoint: Baseline (before the intervention) and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention (immediately following the completion of 24 exercise sessions). Method of measurement: The thoracic kyphosis angle will be measured using a Kyphometer (a specialized instrument with two arms and a dial to measure spinal curvature in degrees) while the participant is in a relaxed standing position. Measurements will be taken at the T1-T2 and T12-L1 spinal levels to determine the degree of curvature.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammadreza Rezaeipour

University of Sistan and Baluchestan

rezaeipour@ped.usb.ac.ir+98 54 3113 2674

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026