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NCT Number: NCT07426588

Thoracic Extension and Global Postural Corrective Exercises on Individuals With Hyper Kyphosis

The study was conducted to compare the effective of thoracic extension exercises and global postural corrective exercises on pain, range of motion and posture among hyperkyphotic individuals.

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Key information

Conditions

Hyperkyphosis Bone Diseases Kyphosis Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

22 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age group between 18 and 48 years
  • Both gender male and female
  • Cobb angle ≥42°to<60 degree
  • NPRS > 3
  • Mild to moderate scoring according to KSAQ

Exclusion criteria

  • Congenital spinal deformity
  • Spinal, rib and clavicle fracture
  • Discogenic Disease
  • Autoimmune Disorder
  • History of spinal surgery
  • Structural Deformity
  • Systemic disease or inflammatory condition of spine

Treatment and study plan

Thoracic Extension Exercises

Other

The TEE comprised of three exercise programs as follows:

TEE Ⅰ: The therapist had located the restricted thoracic spinal segment on a foam roller, and the patient lied on it with their knees flexed. Both hands was crossed on the chest, and the buttocks be lifted slightly from the floor. The foam roller was rolled slowly up and down the thoracic spinal segment.

TEE Ⅱ: Patient was be sitting with the knees flexed; a Swiss ball was placed in front. The ball was pushed forward to a distance with both hands on it.

TEE Ⅲ: In the prone position, patient had performed the lifting up and putting down of the upper body and repeat it with the support of both elbows.

Each exercise was performed with two sets of 15 reps, 10 sec per rep.

Global Postural corrective Exercises

Other

Exercise Volume Chin tuck exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 10 to 15 repetitions L to Y exercises Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Pectoralis muscle stretching exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Spinal mobilization Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Quadruped arm and lower extremity lift Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions Side-bridge exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 Repetitions Unilateral bridge exercise Active from 15 to 30 s holds / from 6 to 12 repetitions

Standard physical therapy

Other

Hot pack for 10 min.

  • TENS for 10min.
  • Myofascial release MFR.

Primary outcomes

  1. Inclinometer

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    An inclinometer was used to measure the range of motion at the spine. Instead of using a goniometer, we used this gadget on the spine.

  2. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    The NPRS used to gauge the patient's degree of pain. On a 0-10 scale, where 0 represents no pain, 1-3 represents mild pain, 4-6 represents moderate pain, and 7-10 represents severe pain, this tool is frequently used to gauge intensity of pain. Patients rate how much pain they are currently experiencing as well as how much pain they have experienced in the past 24 hours.

  3. Kyphosis Specific Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (K-SAQ)

    Time frame: From enrollment till the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    A modified SAQ was used to create the K-SAQ, which measures characteristics of appearance unique to kyphosis. Excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.84) and internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.91) were demonstrated by the K-SAQ total averages.

  4. Cobb meter

    Time frame: From enrollment till the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    Excellent correlation was found between the CobbMeter application and the usual approach using the protractor, as evidenced by the intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.963 for all measures.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Thoracic Extension and Global Postural Corrective Exercises on Individuals With Hyper Kyphosis

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 23, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 23, 2026

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