CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release on Thoracic Angle and Pulmonary Functions in Hyperkyphotic Adolescents

Egypt102 participantsStarted 2022-02-25

Plain-language summary

Adolescent kyphotic girls will participate in this study. They will be divided into two groups. Group A: The control group will receive a therapeutic exercise program. Group B: The study group will receive the same intervention as Group A in addition to diaphragmatic myofascial release. They will be assessed at baseline and after three successive months of interventions for the following outcomes: Cobb angle by x-ray and pulmonary functions (vital capacity, forced vital capacity and maximum ventilatory volume) by computerized spirometer

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 15 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents girls with thoracic kyphosis with cobb angle ranged from 45 to 55 degree. * Age ranged from 12 to 15 years old. * selected from preparatory and secondary schools. Exclusion Criteria: * free from any associated deformities other than the thoracic kyphotic deformity.

What they're measuring

Cobb angle

Timeframe: Change from Cobb angle at 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05732090

SponsorDelta University for Science and Technology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-30

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