RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06082739

Managing Kyphosis With Exercise

Effectiveness of Various Exercises in Managing Kyphosis

Sponsor

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Nov 6, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Kyphosis

Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.

Eligibility

Min Age: 8 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Patients ages 8 and older with postural or Scheuermann's kyphosis with \>45° of kyphosis or \>10° of thoracolumbar kyphosis from T11-L1 or other cases which seem to have excessive kyphosis.
Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are 18 and older and cognitively able to complete a survey will be included in the study as well.

Exclusion Criteria3

Patients with congenital kyphosis or scoliosis greater than 30°.
Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are less than 18 years of age or cognitively unable to complete a survey will be excluded from the study.
Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."

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