At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Children and adolescents aged 10–18 years referred by pediatrician or orthopedic doctor for physical therapy due to bad posture or low back pain
- ✓Confirmed diagnosis of bad posture or low back pain with bad posture on physical therapy assessment
- ✓Signed informed consent
- ✕Structural scoliosis with Cobb angle >20° and Risser sign ≤3
- ✕Structural kyphosis >40° with Risser sign ≤3 or Scheuermann disease
- ✕Severe neurologic conditions such as cerebral palsy
- ✕Severe systemic or orthopedic conditions such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or malignancy
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Physical Therapy Treatment Once a Month Versus Physical Treatment Once a Week for Posture Improvement in Children and Adolescents Who Suffer From Posture Problem or Low Back Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Physical Therapy treatment for Postural Behavior for Postural Kyphosis, Thoracic Region. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is design in a clinical setting for testing whether physical therapy treatment that includes postural awareness exercises for strength flexibility and endurance is improving low back pain and postural behavior. The study will consist of two groups, basic treatment that will get one on one treatment once a month for 3 months and the intervention group, will get an additional group therapy once a week.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Physical Therapy treatment for Postural Behavior: intervention program will include physical awareness by using a mirror and practice for good posture, and exercises for flexibility, strength and muscle endurance. All participants will get 10-15 minutes of exercise for performing every day.