The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a comprehensive corrective exercise program on the kyphosis angle and balance in kyphotic adolescents. A total of 62 male adolescents (between the ages of 10 and 18, mean BMI 21.7 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) with a thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50...
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| description | This study aimed to investigate the effects of a comprehensive corrective exercise program on the kyphosis angle and balance in kyphotic adolescents. A total of 62 male adolescents (between the ages of 10 and 18, mean BMI 21.7 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) with a thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° were divided into three groups using the simple randomization method: CCEP (comprehensive corrective exercise program), TEP (thoracic exercise program) and control group. The CCEP program consisted of corrective exercises plus postural perception training (PPT). Exercise programs were applied for 40–50 min, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. The kyphosis angle was measured using a flexible ruler, and balance was assessed using the Romberg index obtained from pedobarography. After training, a highly significant reduction in the kyphosis angle was observed in the CCEP and TEP groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Comparison among the groups showed a greater reduction in the kyphosis angle in the CCEP group (<i>p</i> < 0.020). Postural perception improved in the CCEP group versus other groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Improvement of the Romberg index (balance) was found only in the CCEP group upon within-group comparison (<i>p</i> < 0.001), with no difference among the groups (<i>p</i> > 0.05). The use of postural perception in combination with corrective exercise programs for thoracic kyphosis represents a comprehensive approach, and PPT can increase the effectiveness of the intervention. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-400aa0fdae0c4440b5b0a345f517faa32023-11-24T15:10:44ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322022-12-011012247810.3390/healthcare10122478The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic AdolescentsGönül Elpeze0Günseli Usgu1Kalyon Medical Center, Hasan Kalyoncu University, 27010 Gaziantep, TurkeyDepartment of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, 27010 Gaziantep, TurkeyThis study aimed to investigate the effects of a comprehensive corrective exercise program on the kyphosis angle and balance in kyphotic adolescents. A total of 62 male adolescents (between the ages of 10 and 18, mean BMI 21.7 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) with a thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° were divided into three groups using the simple randomization method: CCEP (comprehensive corrective exercise program), TEP (thoracic exercise program) and control group. The CCEP program consisted of corrective exercises plus postural perception training (PPT). Exercise programs were applied for 40–50 min, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. The kyphosis angle was measured using a flexible ruler, and balance was assessed using the Romberg index obtained from pedobarography. After training, a highly significant reduction in the kyphosis angle was observed in the CCEP and TEP groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Comparison among the groups showed a greater reduction in the kyphosis angle in the CCEP group (<i>p</i> < 0.020). Postural perception improved in the CCEP group versus other groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Improvement of the Romberg index (balance) was found only in the CCEP group upon within-group comparison (<i>p</i> < 0.001), with no difference among the groups (<i>p</i> > 0.05). The use of postural perception in combination with corrective exercise programs for thoracic kyphosis represents a comprehensive approach, and PPT can increase the effectiveness of the intervention.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/12/2478adolescentkyphosispostureexerciseperception |
| spellingShingle | Gönül Elpeze Günseli Usgu The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents Healthcare adolescent kyphosis posture exercise perception |
| title | The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents |
| title_full | The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents |
| title_fullStr | The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents |
| title_short | The Effect of a Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program on Kyphosis Angle and Balance in Kyphotic Adolescents |
| title_sort | effect of a comprehensive corrective exercise program on kyphosis angle and balance in kyphotic adolescents |
| topic | adolescent kyphosis posture exercise perception |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/12/2478 |
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