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Study of Hyperkyphosis, Exercise and Function-SHEAF
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Kyphosis-specific spinal strengthening exercises and Control for Kyphosis. Completed, enrolled 99 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
We propose to conduct a randomized, controlled trial among 100 men and women aged 60 or older with hyperkyphosis to an exercise intervention that includes kyphosis-specific spinal muscle strengthening exercises compared to a usual care control group. The study will be conducted in five waves,with 10 participants in the exercise intervention and 10 participants in the control group in each wave.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Investigator developed the intervention protocol (Kyphosis-specific spinal strengthening exercises) of targeted spine exercises during our pilot study based upon the literature and clinical experience.We standardized the protocol with a written script and a video. Each exercise session will be preceded by light aerobic activity, ended with cool-down and stretching the neck, chest and all extremities. All participants will be carefully monitored to ensure that all exercises will be performed slowly, with correct body alignment and technique to minimize risk of injury.
monthly educational lectures on various topics