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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
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Physical therapy with bracing | Experimental | Effectiveness of physical therapy with bracing |
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| physical therapy without bracing | Placebo Comparator | Effectiveness of physical therapy without bracing |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| physical therapy with bracing | Other | Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) | The questionnaire consists of 10 sections, each with 6 response options (scored 0 to 5). If all 10 sections are completed, the maximum score is 50. | 4 weeks |
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | A 10 cm horizontal line with "No Pain" (0) on the left and "Worst Pain" (10) on the right. | 4 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Current engagement in any structured physical therapy program or use of bracing for posture. Any neurological or musculoskeletal disorders impacting posture or movement.
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ataur Rahman | Contact | 03038371112 | ataur.rahman@riphah.edu.pk |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ataur Rahman, MS-PT | Riphah International University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Riphah international University malakand campus | Recruiting | Malakand | KPK | 23060 | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007738 | Kyphosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D013121 | Spinal Curvatures |
| D013122 | Spinal Diseases |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D001915 | Braces |
| D015444 | Exercise |
| ID | Term |
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| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
| D009989 | Orthotic Devices |
| D009983 | Orthopedic Equipment |
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RCT
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this study follows an analytical research model designed to compare effectiveness of Physical Therapy with and without Bracing on Posture, Pain, and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers with Kyphosis
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| physical therapy without bracing | Other | Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension:
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| D013523 |
| Surgical Equipment |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| D009068 | Movement |
| D009142 | Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena |
| D055687 | Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena |