the Effect of Web-based Exercises on Postural Deformities

Objective: Recent studies have shown that the use of telerehabilitation in different areas can result in significant clinical gains. The effect of telerehabilitation on head forward posture, thoracic hyperkyphosis and lumbar hyperlordosis is not yet fully understood. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation with web-based exercises on postural deformities in individuals with postural problems.

Method: This randomized controlled study is planned to include 40 individuals. The individuals will be university students between the ages of 18-25. The students will be divided into two groups: home program and telerehabilitation group. Exercises will be applied to both groups 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Individuals with postural problems will be evaluated for craniovertebral, kyphosis and lordosis angles, shortness of hamstring and pectoral muscles and trunk endurance. Craniovertebral, kyphosis and lordosis angles will be evaluated with the "Clinometer + Buble" application, muscle shortness will be evaluated with muscle shortness tests, and trunk endurance will be evaluated with trunk endurance tests.

Inclusion criteria

• Volunteering for research,
• Be a young adult between the ages of 18 and 25,
• To be a student of SBU Gülhane Faculty of PTR,
• Body mass index less than 30 kg/m2,
• Cranioverterbral angle less than 52 degrees,

Exclusion criteria

• - Neck, back or lower back pain,
• Being a regular exerciser or professional/amateur athlete
• Having a three-dimensional deformity such as scoliosis,
• Having a previous operation, neurological, orthopedic or congenital problem in the spine,
• Visual and hearing loss that prevents them from performing the assessments and exercises,
• Physiotherapy within the last 6 months,