Condition 1: Hypokyphosis. Condition 2: strengthening exercises. Kyphosis and lordosis Activity, other involving muscle strengthening exercises
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Corrective exercises and massage therapy were considered for each subject and three sessions were held for 8 weeks. the duration of each session was 6 min, includin
Sponsors
Kharazmi University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
65 Years to 74 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hyperkyphosis above 40 degrees Age range from 65 to 74 years The ability to stand for at least 1 minute and walk 10 meters or more independently or with a regular cane. The doctor's permission to participate in this study and the ability to perform corrective movements. Not taking sedatives or any special medicine affecting balance Not having any uncontrollable neurological, severe respiratory, vascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases Not having any severe and serious visual or hearing impairment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Major psychiatric disease, cognitive disorder Alcohol or drug abuse The presence of any physical defect affecting balance activities Having a history of sprained joints, having a history of hip, knee and ankle joint surgery Presence of acute cardio-respiratory diseases Existence of chronic diseases of the motor system (joint rheumatism, chronic arthritis and osteoporosis) (confirmed by a specialist doctor)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kyphosis status: In this study, the outcome of the first variable is the reduction of the kyphosis angle. Timepoint: Measurement of thoracic kyphosis at the beginning of the study (pre-test), measurement again at the end of the study (post-test). Method of measurement: Flexible ruler. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dynamic balance. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention), (pre-test), and at the end of the intervention, (post-test). Method of measurement: In this research, dynamic balance during movement will be measured by TUG.;Motor performance factor. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the intervention (pre-test), at the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: 6-minute walking test to measure motor performance.;Walking item. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the intervention (pre-test), at the end of the intervention (post-test. Method of measurement: 2D imaging for gait assessment.;Quality of life factor. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the intervention (pre-test), at the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: The SF_36 questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life.;Static balance. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the intervention (pre-test), at the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Sharpendermberg test to measure static balance. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHassan Sadeghi
Kharazmi University
Outcome results
None listed