Trial reportBMC geriatrics2024
Effects of telerehabilitation-based respiratory and corrective exercises among the elderly with thoracic hyper-kyphosis: a clinical trial.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Comparing two corrective exercise approaches for body image and upper-quadrant posture in schoolgirls with hyperkyphosis.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- The Effects of Movement-Based Exercises Combined with Respiratory Techniques on the Thoracic Kyphosis Angle in Individuals with Thoracic Hyperkyphosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Telerehabilitation with Web-Based Exercises for Individuals with Postural Problems: Digital Touch to Posture Disorders-A Randomized Controlled Study on Telerehabilitation for Postural Problems.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization versus traditional training: a randomized controlled trial comparing their effects on balance, posture, and quality of life in adolescents with increased thoracic kyphosis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
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- Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Impact of physical exercise (strength and stretching) on repairing craniovertebral and reducing neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineReview
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Abstract
backgroundAging is associated with changes in the musculoskeletal system, including increased susceptibility to spine malalignments. Utilizing corrective exercises with a therapeutic emphasis can be beneficial in the elderly with thoracic spine hyperkyphosis.
objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of six weeks of telerehabilitation-based respiratory and corrective exercises on quality of life, disability, thoracic kyphosis, craniovertebral angle, shoulder angle, cranial angle, and chest expansion in the elderly with thoracic spine hyperkyphosis.
methodsIn this clinical trial, a total of 40 participants aged 60 and above with thoracic hyperkyphosis were randomly divided into the control (N = 20) and experimental (N = 20) groups. The experimental group performed the corrective exercises for six weeks (3 sessions per week). The control group performed general stretching exercises during the same time period. We measured the outcomes of quality of life, disability, thoracic kyphosis, craniovertebral angle, shoulder angle, cranial angle, and lung expansion before and after the intervention. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to analyze the data. A P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
resultsQuality of life (P < 0.001, Effect Size (ES): 0.44), chest expansion (P < 0.001, ES: 0.56), thoracic kyphosis angle (P < 0.001, ES: 0.31), craniovertebral (P < 0.001, ES: 0.33), cranial (P < 0.001, ES: 0.38), and shoulder (P = 0.005, ES: 0.20) angles were significantly improved in the experimental group as compared with controls. However, no statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of physical ability (P = 0.251, ES: 0.04).
conclusionIt is therefore recommended that online corrective exercises be used in the rehabilitation protocol to improve the quality of life, posture, chest expansion, and disability in the elderly with thoracic kyphosis.
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