Comparison of Exercise With & Without Bracing in Office Workers With Kyphosis

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Kyphosis

Treatments: Other: physical therapy without bracing; Other: physical therapy with bracing

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06867003

REC-01009 Yasir Khan

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full 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.

Enrollment: 36 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 30 to 45 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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36 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Physical therapy with bracing

Experimental group

Description:

Effectiveness of physical therapy with bracing

Treatment:

Other: physical therapy with bracing

physical therapy without bracing

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

Effectiveness of physical therapy without bracing

Treatment:

Other: physical therapy without bracing