Comparison of Exercise With & Without Bracing in Office Workers With Kyphosis
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: physical therapy with bracing, physical therapy without bracing.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Kyphosis. Basic parameters: 30 years — 45 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With &Amp; Without Bracing on Posture, Pain and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers With Kyphosis
Overview
The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis. It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office
Detailed description
The study focuses on understanding Kyphosis, defined as excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, has become increasingly prevalent in modern work environments due to the sedentary nature of desk jobs. Kyphosis, characterized by a rounded upper back or "hunchback" appearance, is a clinical and postural problem with significant physical, functional, and psychosocial implications. Among office workers, the condition is primarily postural, driven by long hours of desk work, inappropriate ergonomic settings, and inadequate postural awareness. The increasing prevalence of kyphosis in this demographic has led to a pressing need for effective nonsurgical management strategies, including physical therapy (PT) and spinal bracing.
Interventions
- Other physical therapy with bracing
Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds - Other physical therapy without bracing
Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds
Primary outcome measures
- Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) [Time frame: 4 weeks]
- Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) [Time frame: 4 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Office workers diagnosed with Postural Kyphosis
- age limit 30 to 45years
- Experience of upper back or neck pain lasting at least three months
- Spend a minimum of 6 hours per day in a seated position for work.
Exclusion criteria
- History of spinal surgery, severe scoliosis, or other significant spinal deformities.
Current engagement in any structured physical therapy program or use of bracing for posture. Any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders impacting posture or movement.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Riphah international University malakand campus — Malakand
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06867003 · REC-01009 Yasir Khan