The effect of a corrective functional exercise program on postural thoracic kyphosis in teenagers: a randomized controlled trial

Feng, Qiang; Wang, Mei; Zhang, Yanfeng; Zhang, Yu

doi:10.1177/0269215517714591

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“…Therefore, in this study, a non-invasive device called the Spinal Mouse, which has good reliability and validity, was used to test the spine morphology and function [18][19][20]. Several previous studies have used the Spinal Mouse to measure the spinal alignment and function of different types of participants [9,[21][22][23].…”

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Analysis of Sagittal Spinal Morphology and Function of Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Feng¹,

Zhou²,

Wang³

et al. 2020

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Background: Spine health is significant in adolescent health. Few studies have focused on adolescent sagittal plane health; therefore, this study investigated the sagittal spine morphology and function of adolescents.Methods: This cross-sectional study analysed 1152 junior and senior high school students (543 boys and 609 girls) in Beijing. Spinal sagittal morphology and function of adolescents were measured using the Spinal Mouse. The sacral angle (SA), thoracic kyphosis angle (TKA), lumbar lordosis angle (LLA), inclination angle (INA), sacral range of motion (SROM), thoracic range of motion (TROM), lumbar range of motion (LROM), and inclination range of motion (IROM) were measured. The Matthiass strength test was used to measure changes in angles after external load placement on the adolescent spine.Results: Abnormal TKA rates were 48.2% and 44.7% in the junior and senior high school groups, respectively. Abnormal LLA rates were 44.6% and 55.4%, respectively. Spinal mobility test results of the junior high school group were 60.6°±19.1° (SROM), 23.0°±16.6° (TROM), 81.3°±15.4° (LROM), and 136.1°±16.9° (IROM) for boys and 66.0°±34.4° (SROM), 14.0°±17.3° (TROM), 66.3°±18.6° (LROM), and 127.4°±26.8° (IROM) for girls. For the high school group, these results were 66.0°±17.6° (SROM), 21.6°±16.0° (TROM), 77.9°±15.1° (LROM), and 138.4°±16.0° (IROM) for boys and 72.2°±26.9° (SROM), 15.7°±17.2° (TROM), 65.8°±18.2° (LROM), and 133.4°±21.7° (IROM) for girls. There were significant differences between boys and girls (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The Matthiass strength test results indicated that the inclination angle change (INAc) values of the junior high school group were 5.7°±5.0° and 2.6°±3.7° for boys and girls, respectively; however, the INAc values of the senior high school group were 2.8°±3.3 and 1.6°±3.0 for boys and girls, respectively, indicating significant differences (P<0.01). The canonical correlation coefficients of SA, SROM, LROM, and IROM were 1.3877, -2.5384, -0.6625, and 1.6336, respectively. SROM and LROM were negatively correlated and IROM was positively correlated with spinal function.Conclusion: Thoracic kyphosis and lumber lordosis rates were high. During flexion and extension, Boys had better thoracic and lumbar vertebral activity and overall activity. Girls had better ability to maintain the normal spinal shape with an extra load. Sacral obliquity and pelvic position greatly influence the spinal morphology.

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“…The study was funded by China Institute of Sport Science (19)(20)(21). The funding institute was not involved in the design of the study, collection of data, analysis of data, interpretation of data, or writing of the manuscript.…”

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Wang³

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“…shows the weight, height and Body Mass Index of the participants. According to previous studies, participants were instructed to stand with their feet shoulder-width apart, looking straight ahead [16]. First measure of spinal curvature and pelvic tilt was made during normal standing position in 6s period time.…”

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Changes of the body posture in the sagittal plane of young adults during Matthiass test

Zawadka

Kochman

Gawda

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Background Postural assessment is an important part of the physical examination in the physical therapy practice. One of the most commonly used clinical tests is an arm-raising Matthiass test. The aim of this study was to investigate posture changes in sagittal plane observed during Matthiass test in young adults using a rasterstereography method. Methods Fourteen young and healthy volunteers, nine female and four male aged between 21 and 25 took part in this study. Examination s performed with the rasterstereographic measuring device. Results Trunk inclination significantly decreased during Matthiass test and the pelvis inclination increased. Distance between kyphosis apex and cervical lordosis apex was significantly shorter during the test than in standing position. Distance between kyphosis apex and lumbar lordosis apex significantly increased during Matthiass test. Kyphosis angle was significantly decreased and the lumbar lordosis angle was increased during the test. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that Matthias test can cause significant deviations in posture in young participants. Changes in the sagittal plane are observed mainly right after the elevation of the arms.

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“…The aim of physiotherapy is to strengthen trunk muscles and stretch the hamstrings which could aid in pain reduction. The role of corrective exercises is restoration of the spine to its normal position and movement, as well as maintenance of good posture during static and dynamic loads [41]. A posture wearable can be useful in physical therapy and corrective exercises by providing an objective measurement of posture, as mentioned in the section above.…”

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Commercial Postural Devices: A Review

Yoong

Perring

Mobbs

2019

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Wearables are devices worn on the human body and are able to measure various health parameters, such as physical activity, energy expenditure and gait. With the advancement of technology, the general population are now spending more hours craning our necks and slouching over smartphones, tablets and computers, et cetera. Bodily posture is representative of physical and mental health. Poor posture can lead to spinal complications and the same can be said vice versa. As the standard of living increases, there is an increase in consumerism and the expectation to maintain such a lifestyle even in the aging population. Therefore, many are able to afford small luxuries in life, such as a piece of technology that could potentially improve their health in the long run. Wearable technology is a promising alternative to laboratory systems for movement and posture analysis. This article reviews commercial wearable devices with a focus on postural analysis. The clinical applicability of posture wearables, particularly in preventing, monitoring and treating spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, along with other purposes in healthcare, will be discussed.

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The effect of a corrective functional exercise program on postural thoracic kyphosis in teenagers: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: The corrective functional exercise program designed for this study improved exaggerated thoracic kyphosis in teenagers.

Cited by 42 publications

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Analysis of Sagittal Spinal Morphology and Function of Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Analysis of Sagittal Spinal Morphology and Function of Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Changes of the body posture in the sagittal plane of young adults during Matthiass test

Commercial Postural Devices: A Review

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