CompletedNot Applicable

Face-to-Face Vs. Telerehabilitation for Thoracic Hyperkyphosis in Children: a Clinical Trial

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of face-to-face versus telerehabilitation programs for children aged 9-12 with thoracic hyperkyphosis, a condition caused by poor posture that leads to excessive forward curvature of the spine. Twenty children participated in a six-week corrective exercise program, either in person or through an online platform. Both approaches significantly improved spinal posture, back muscle strength, and pain levels, with no notable differences in outcomes between the two methods. The findings suggest that telerehabilitation is as effective as face-to-face rehabilitation, offering a flexible option for managing thoracic hyperkyphosis in children.

Who can participate

Age range9 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 9-12 years. * Diagnosed with thoracic hyperkyphosis (Thoracic Kyphosis Angle \> 40 degrees). * Able to participate in a 6-week rehabilitation program (face-to-face or telerehabilitation). Exclusion Criteria: * Children with congenital spinal malformations. * Children with mental health issues that could interfere with participation or compliance in the study.

What they're measuring

Thoracic Kyphosis Angle (TKA)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Manual Muscle Test (MMT)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06730269

SponsorMedipol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-11-01

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