Kyphosis
Conditions
Keywords
Scheuermann's, thoracolumbar, postural, stretching, back
Brief summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.
Detailed description
Despite comprehensive documentation of surgical interventions in existing literature, the investigation into non-operative approaches for addressing hyperkyphosis or Scheuermann's kyphosis in the pediatric population has been investigated with inconsistent findings. Various outcomes have been observed with regard to the effectiveness of multiple brace treatment options, alongside recommendations for various physiotherapeutic approaches, either in conjunction with brace treatment or as standalone interventions. However, there is no universally accepted consensus regarding the conservative management of kyphosis that simultaneously ensures substantial patient satisfaction and heightened bodily awareness. Notably, there have been no studies investigating the efficacy of stretching in the treatment of individuals with kyphosis.
Interventions
OTHERExercises
Stretching exercises with and without a bolster, ball, or foam roller.
Sponsors
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients ages 8 and older with postural or Scheuermann's kyphosis with \>45° of kyphosis or \>10° of thoracolumbar kyphosis from T11-L1 or other cases which seem to have excessive kyphosis. * Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are 18 and older and cognitively able to complete a survey will be included in the study as well.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with congenital kyphosis or scoliosis greater than 30°. * Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are less than 18 years of age or cognitively unable to complete a survey will be excluded from the study. * Any records flagged break the glass or research opt out.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kyphosis angle | Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up | Change in severity of kyphosis angle evaluated using radiographs |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Satisfaction and Perception | Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up | Patient Satisfaction and Perception measured via questionnaires |
| Parental Perception | Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up | Parental Perception of kyphosis measured via questionnaires |
| Exercise Adherence | Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up | Exercise Adherence measured via questionnaires |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactCristabelle Alexander, BS
Outcome results
None listed