Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with Kyphosis
Thoracic hyperkyphosis is associated with postural abnormality, physical function, and quality of life. This study aimed to examine the effects of a combined exercise program on the spinal curvature and balance ability in adolescents with kyphosis. Fifty-one adolescents (mean age 21.95 ± 3.90 year,...
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| author | Yun-Jin Park Won-Moon Kim Jae-Ho Yu Hyung-Hoon Moon Yong-Gon Seo |
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| description | Thoracic hyperkyphosis is associated with postural abnormality, physical function, and quality of life. This study aimed to examine the effects of a combined exercise program on the spinal curvature and balance ability in adolescents with kyphosis. Fifty-one adolescents (mean age 21.95 ± 3.90 year, 23 male and 28 female) diagnosed with kyphosis were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 26). All participants in the study group underwent a combined exercise program for 60 min, three times per week, for 12 weeks. Cobb’s angle and forward head angle showed significant differences between the two groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The anterior and posterior weight distributions of static and dynamic plantar foot pressures showed a significant difference between the two groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and significant differences were observed only in the study group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). However, the left and right static plantar foot pressures did not differ significantly. In conclusion, these results demonstrate that a combined exercise program is an effective intervention for the improvement of alignment in the spinal curve and balance in adolescents with postural kyphosis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40b420ccdf7348c29203882f75a9d94d2023-11-24T14:03:20ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672022-12-01912199910.3390/children9121999Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with KyphosisYun-Jin Park0Won-Moon Kim1Jae-Ho Yu2Hyung-Hoon Moon3Yong-Gon Seo4Division of Health Rehabilitation, Osan University, Osan-si 18119, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Sports Science, Dongguk University, Gyeongju-si 38066, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University, Asan-si 31460, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Sports Medicine, Cha University, Pocheon-Si 11160, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaDivision of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul 06351, Republic of KoreaThoracic hyperkyphosis is associated with postural abnormality, physical function, and quality of life. This study aimed to examine the effects of a combined exercise program on the spinal curvature and balance ability in adolescents with kyphosis. Fifty-one adolescents (mean age 21.95 ± 3.90 year, 23 male and 28 female) diagnosed with kyphosis were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 26). All participants in the study group underwent a combined exercise program for 60 min, three times per week, for 12 weeks. Cobb’s angle and forward head angle showed significant differences between the two groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The anterior and posterior weight distributions of static and dynamic plantar foot pressures showed a significant difference between the two groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and significant differences were observed only in the study group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). However, the left and right static plantar foot pressures did not differ significantly. In conclusion, these results demonstrate that a combined exercise program is an effective intervention for the improvement of alignment in the spinal curve and balance in adolescents with postural kyphosis.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/12/1999postural kyphosiscomplex exerciseCobb’s anglebalancespinal curvature |
| spellingShingle | Yun-Jin Park Won-Moon Kim Jae-Ho Yu Hyung-Hoon Moon Yong-Gon Seo Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with Kyphosis Children postural kyphosis complex exercise Cobb’s angle balance spinal curvature |
| title | Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with Kyphosis |
| title_full | Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with Kyphosis |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with Kyphosis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with Kyphosis |
| title_short | Effects of Combined Exercise Program on Spinal Curvature and Balance Ability in Adolescents with Kyphosis |
| title_sort | effects of combined exercise program on spinal curvature and balance ability in adolescents with kyphosis |
| topic | postural kyphosis complex exercise Cobb’s angle balance spinal curvature |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/12/1999 |
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