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ArticleHong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao2016

Validity and reliability of a thoracic kyphotic assessment tool measuring distance of the seventh cervical vertebra from the wall.

Pipatana Amatachaya, Sawitree Wongsa, Thanat Sooknuan, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij, Maneepan Laophosri, Nuttaset Manimanakorn, Sugalya Amatachaya

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Article in Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04824573 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2019, after this paper: background citation

The Effect of Manual Therapy Approaches and Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Parameters in Healthy Individuals With Hyperkyphosis

TypeinterventionalSponsorBahçeşehir UniversityRan2019 to 2020Enrolled35ConditionsRespiratory FunctionArmsInspiratory Muscle Training, Manual Therapy
NCT06835608 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Schroth-Based Three-Dimensional Exercise Program on Angle of Kyphosis, Muscle Strength, Balance, Pain, and Quality of Life in Patients With Postural Hyperkyphosis With Chronic Neck Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorBaskent UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled52ConditionsPostural Kyphosis, Chronic Neck PainArmsSchroth Exercise Group, Postural Exercises Group
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Trial
  2. The seventh cervical vertebra is an appropriate landmark for thoracic kyphosis measures using distance from the wall.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao · 2023
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  3. Article
  4. Reliability of novice physiotherapists for measuring Cobb angle using a digital method.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao · 2017
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Pipatana AmatachayaImprovements of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Sawitree WongsaImprovements of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Thanat SooknuanImprovements of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Thiwabhorn ThaweewannakijImprovements of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Maneepan LaophosriImprovements of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Nuttaset ManimanakornImprovements of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Sugalya AmatachayaImprovements of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn primary healthcare (PHC) service, community residents, village health volunteers (VHVs), and healthcare professionals need to work in partnership to facilitate universal and equitable healthcare services. However, these partnerships may need an appropriate tool helping them to execute an effective health-related activity.

objectivesTo investigate the reliability and validity of a simple kyphosis measure using a perpendicular distance from the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the wall (C

methodsElderly people with different degrees of kyphosis (

resultsThe method showed excellent reliability among PT, VHV, and caregivers (ICC > 0.90,

conclusionC

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community health serviceelderlykyphosis measurerehabilitationround back

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PMCPMC6385143

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