The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis. It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office
The study focuses on understanding Kyphosis, defined as excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, has become increasingly prevalent in modern work environments due to the sedentary nature of desk jobs. Kyphosis, characterized by a rounded upper back or "hunchback" appearance, is a clinical and postural problem with significant physical, functional, and psychosocial implications. Among office workers, the condition is primarily postural, driven by long hours of desk work, inappropriate ergonomic settings, and inadequate postural awareness. The increasing prevalence of kyphosis in this demographic has led to a pressing need for effective nonsurgical management strategies, including physical therapy (PT) and spinal bracing.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
36
Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds
Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds
Riphah international University malakand campus
Malakand, KPK, Pakistan
RECRUITINGOswestry Disability Index (ODI)
The questionnaire consists of 10 sections, each with 6 response options (scored 0 to 5). If all 10 sections are completed, the maximum score is 50.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
A 10 cm horizontal line with "No Pain" (0) on the left and "Worst Pain" (10) on the right.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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