Effectiveness of Comprehensive Corrective Exercises Program on Kyphosis in Recreational Cyclists

NCT06464783 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/01822 M Khalil Ur Rehman
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 28
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

My study aim to investigate the effectiveness of comprehensive corrective exercise program on kyphosis in recreational cyclists. Additionally, i want to investigate the post exercise effects on thoracic kyphosis angle, pain levels and thoracic ranges of motion. Our study on kyphosis in cyclists and what treatment plan could be best to minimize and treat the conditions which are affecting cyclist posture, daily life quality this is very rare study as there are no studies which explains such parameters, in these studies we will effectively describe comprehensive exercise plan to reduce kyphosis angle, increase thoracic roms, decrease pain levels and maintain good quality of life.

Conditions

Thoracic Kyphosis; Cyclists

Keywords

Comprehensive corrective; Thoracic Flexion; Thoracic Extension; Side flexion; Kyphosis Angle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Thoracic Kyphosis Angle

  thoracic spine curvature, is a postural condition marked by an unnatural increase in the thoracic kyphosis angle. This angle typically falls between 20° and 40°, but values of 45° to 50° or higher are thought to be suggestive of hyperkyphosis, increased kyphosis, or postural kyphosis.

  4th week

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Analogue Scale

  4th week

• Thoracic Ranges of motions

  4th week

Study Arms (2)

Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program includes following exercises. Corrective Exercises+ Core strengthening exercises include Chin tuck Supine bridging on stable surface supine bridging with knee flexed on unstable surface unilateral lifting of arms and legs in crawling position Activation of transverse abdominous muscle. Unilateral arms and legs movements in siting position on unstable surface (ball) Cat and camel exercises Contralateral arms and legs movements in siting position on unstable surface (ball) Stretching include Stretching of neck extensor muscle Stretching of pectoral muscle group in standing and supine position

Other: Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program

Thoracic Exercise Program

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Thoracic Exercise Program includes following exercises. Extension exercises include Thoracic extension in kneeling position T W Y I thoracic exercise in prone position. Mobilization includes Self-mobilization Stretching includes Stretching of pectoral muscle group in standing and supine position

Other: Thoracic Exercise Program

Interventions

Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program OTHER

Week 1st to 2nd: Corrective exercises +Core strengthening (2 sets 10 reps). Stretchings (30 sec hold, 3 reps). Week 3rd to 5th: Corrective exercises +Core strengthening (3 sets 15 reps). Stretchings (30 sec hold, 3 reps). Week 5th to 8th: Corrective exercises +Core strengthening (3 sets 20 reps). Stretchings (30 sec hold, 3 reps).

Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program

Thoracic Exercise Program OTHER

Week 1st to 2nd: Thoracic extension (2 sets 10 reps). Mobilization (60 sec 2 reps). Stretching (30 sec hold and 3 reps). Week 3rd to 5th: Thoracic extension (2 sets 15 reps). T W Y I thoracic exercise in prone (2 sets 15 reps). Self-mobilization (60 seconds 2 reps). Stretching (30 sec hold and 3 reps) Week 5th to 8th. Thoracic extension (3 sets 20 reps). T W Y I thoracic exercise in prone position (3 sets 20 reps). Self-mobilization (60 sec 2 reps). Stretching (30 sec hold and 3 reps)

Thoracic Exercise Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Cyclists who are riding 1 to 2 hours per day minimum 3 days per week
• Cyclists who have been cycling for at least 2 years.

You may not qualify if:

• All females
• Elite or master category cyclists
• Any spinal disorder or recent spinal pain or surgery
• Any bone pathology or deformity
• Any musculoskeletal injury
• Any postural changes due to occupational work setup

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kulsum International Hospital Islamabad

Islamabad, Pakistan

Location

Study Officials

• Waqar ahmed awan, Phd

  Riphah International University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 13, 2024
• First Posted: June 18, 2024
• Study Start: November 20, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 23, 2024
• Study Completion: April 24, 2024
• Last Updated: June 18, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)