Correlation Between Thoracic Kyphosis Posture and Static Balance

Background:

Kyphosis is roughly a slight forward curvature of the spine. A slight kyphosis or posterior curvature is normal throughout the human body and is present in every individual. Hyperkyphotic is a kyphotic angle greater than 40° commonly measured on a lateral X-ray measured by the Cobb method between C7 and T12. Postural stability or balance is the ability to keep the center of mass within the boundaries of the support base. Moving the center of mass beyond the boundaries of the support base may cause postural instability and loss of balance. There are studies showing that kyphotic posture affects the center of gravity and affects fall in the elderly, but there are limited studies on the effect of balance in young individuals.

The Aim of This Study Is:

To study the correlation between the balance and severity of thoracic kyphosis will be investigated

Inclusion criteria

• Adults aged 18 and over willing to attend the study.
• For those who join the thoracic kyphosis group, individuals with a kyphosis angle ≥ 40 degrees.
• Individuals with a kyphosis angle < 40 degrees for the control group.

Exclusion criteria

• Spine trauma, surgery, bone pathology, arthritis etc. have a history of illness Kyphotic deformity types are rounded back, Scheuermann's disease, hunched back, flat back and Dowager hump.
• Any spinal deformity, bone abnormality, postural deformity and disc herniation with / without peripheral symptoms.
• Body mass index (BMI), which is an indicator of obesity, is more than > 30.
• Complaining of balance problems, coordination problems, other neurological or vestibular diseases that affect body balance and posture.
• Having any orthopedic or neurological disease that affects the body joints or the integrity of the musculoskeletal system.
• Use of any medication that can cause dizziness or drowsiness in the last months.