CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effect of Thoracic Kyphosis Proprioception

Turkey (Türkiye)62 participantsStarted 2024-05-16

Plain-language summary

Although the negative effect of increased thoracic kyphosis in elderly individuals has been reported in the literature, the effect of the thoracic kyphosis angle on trunk and foot proprioception in young individuals has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the thoracic kyphosis on posture, proprioception and perception of postural appearance in young individuals.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18 and 25 years of age * Not being treated for kyphosis in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Those diagnosed with scoliosis and/or structural spinal deformity * Those with any neurological deficit * Those with concomitant disorders such as Scheuermann's disease, genetic diseases such as Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome or metabolic diseases that may affect body axis disorders * Those with lower limb deformities * Those with a history of spinal fracture and/or surgery and/or shoulder joint injury * Those with mental disorders and intellectual disabilities.

What they're measuring

Proprioception evaluation; Evaluation of Trunk Joint Position Sensation

Timeframe: 10 minute

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06420869

SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-16

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