Correlation Between Thoracic Kyphosis Posture and Static Balance

NCT04834141 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 09.2020.897
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The effects of balanced posture and postural changes have been evaluated in specific populations with different factors that can affect body postures and balance, such as age, musculoskeletal system, and other metabolic diseases. Studies on postural kyphosis and balance involvement are very few in the literature especially in the health population. Of the few studies that have evaluated kyphosis and balance, most are limited by small sample size and the exclusion of men. Many have focused primarily on the geriatric population. The determination that the effect of thoracic kyphosis posture on trunk biomechanical alignment may be related to balance may contribute to new treatment recommendations in this area. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the thoracic kyphosis posture has an effect on static balance.

Conditions

Kyphosis; Balance; Distorted; Postural Kyphosis; Spine Disease; Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Kyphosis Angle

  Kyphosis angle will be measured by felxicurve ruler, normally kyphosis angle below 40 degrees recognized as normal. For participants with kyphosis angle above 40 degrees recognized as hyperkyphotic posture. FlexiCurve ruler method is valid and reliable to the gold standard.

  2 Months

• Static Balance Measures

  NeuroCom Balance Manager System ® static posturography device to assess static balance, which is objective evaluating system. The system compare the values reported for participants assessment then compare them to pre-recorded data base. The values of the test is assessed according to the percentage to the normal (average) values matched with the age group and gender. Above 80% determined as normal, and below this value determine balance disturbance.

  2 Months

Study Arms (2)

Kyphotic Group

Participants with kyphosis angle ≥ 40 degrees joined the kyphosis group. FlexiCurve ruler method was used, which is a reliable tool for measuring kyphosis height and kyphosis index. In addition, it is non-invasive, inexpensive, and easy to use in a clinical setting. Static balance Assessment: Objective evaluation of the static balance evaluated by the NeuroCom Balance Manager System ® static posturography device (45 × 45 cm NeuroCom® System Version 8.1 Balance Manager International, Clackamas, Oregon, USA)

Other: FlexiCurve ruler method to assess thoracic kyphosis angle

Control Group

Participants with kyphosis angle \< 40 degrees for the control group. FlexiCurve ruler method was used, which is a reliable tool for measuring kyphosis height and kyphosis index. In addition, it is non-invasive, inexpensive, and easy to use in a clinical setting. Static balance Assessment: Objective evaluation of the static balance evaluated by the NeuroCom Balance Manager System ® static posturography device (45 × 45 cm NeuroCom® System Version 8.1 Balance Manager International, Clackamas, Oregon, USA)

Other: FlexiCurve ruler method to assess thoracic kyphosis angle

Interventions

FlexiCurve ruler method to assess thoracic kyphosis angle OTHER

The determination that the effect of thoracic kyphosis posture on trunk biomechanical alignment may be related to balance may contribute to new treatment recommendations in this area. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the thoracic kyphosis posture has an effect on static balance.

Also known as: NeuroCom Balance Manager System ® static posturography device to assess static balance

Control Group; Kyphotic Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Fourty-six subjects who joined the study were healthy without any disease might affect balance, body posture, and denied a past history of vestibular disorders, syncope, seizures, or neurological disorders such as stroke or Parkinson's disease. The study take place in Marmara university, Başıbüyük campus, between the period September 2020 to December 2020. Participants were recruited through online poster announcement, they directly contacted the primary investigator for booking an appointment. An appointment were made for the participants in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Biomechanics and Performance Analysis Laboratory, Marmara University.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 and over willing to attend the study.
• For those who join the thoracic kyphosis group, individuals with a kyphosis angle ≥ 40 degrees.
• Individuals with a kyphosis angle \< 40 degrees for the control group.

You may not qualify if:

• Spine trauma, surgery, bone pathology, arthritis etc. have a history of illness Kyphotic deformity types are rounded back, Scheuermann's disease, hunched back, flat back and Dowager hump.
• Any spinal deformity, bone abnormality, postural deformity and disc herniation with / without peripheral symptoms.
• Body mass index (BMI), which is an indicator of obesity, is more than \> 30.
• Complaining of balance problems, coordination problems, other neurological or vestibular diseases that affect body balance and posture.
• Having any orthopedic or neurological disease that affects the body joints or the integrity of the musculoskeletal system.
• Use of any medication that can cause dizziness or drowsiness in the last months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University

Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kyphosis; Spinal Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Curvatures; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Officials

• AYSEL yildiz, Ass. Prof.

  Marmara University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 1, 2021
• First Posted: April 8, 2021
• Study Start: October 13, 2020
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2020
• Study Completion: February 10, 2021
• Last Updated: April 8, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-04

Locations

TU (1)