Thoracic kyphosis in the older adults. hyperkyphosis, elderly, telerehabilitation,
Conditions
Interventions
The tele-exercise group participants will be supervised while performing correct posture exercises through an online video conferencing system by a physical therapist to demonstrate face on face for c
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
Tele-exercise,Exercise in clinic
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Thoracic kyphosis angle more than 45 degrees 2.independence to decrease thoracic kyphosis angle more than 5 degrees due to standing position 3.Walk independently without assistance devices 4.Not taking medications that affect your balance, such as drugs that cause sleepiness, antihistamines, tranquilizers, etc. 5.Able to use a smartphone for messaging, phone calls, or video calls.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Mild cognitive impairment 2.Serious medical conditions limit exercise 3.History of any fracture 4.History of hip or knee replacement 5.Regular exercise 6.Not pass a safety test 7.Depression was assessed by the Thai Geriatric Depression Scale 15: TGDS-15 with a score of 5-15.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thoracic kyphosis angle at 3 months after end of intervention Dual-digital inclinometer,Forward posture at 3 months after end of intervention Tragus to wall test,Back muscles strength at 3 months after end of intervention Digital back-leg-chest dynamometer,Anterior reach at 3 months after end of intervention Functional reach test ,Chest expansion at 3 months after end of intervention Tape measurement | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cost-effectiveness at 3 months after end of intervention Incremental cost-effective analysis,Cost-utility at 3 months after end of intervention Incremental cost-utility analysis | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSanthanee Khruakhorn
Thammasat University
Outcome results
None listed