The Effect of Taping in Addition to Self-stretching Exercise in the Elderly People With Hyperkyphosis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of kinesio taping and sham taping in addition to self-stretching exercise on hyperkyphosis angle, neck pain and quality of life in elderly individuals with hyperkyphosis. Method: 60 elderly individuals with hyperkyphosis aged 60-85 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided inti three groups. Kinesio taping, sham taping and self-stretching exercise. The kinesio taping group will be given kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises. The second sham taping group will be given sham kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises. The third self-stretching group will be given a program consisting of stretching exercises for pectoral, erector spinae, latismus dorsi, multifidus, rhomboid and trapezius muscles. Individuals will be asked to do these exercises on their own for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks. Before and after the study, the subjects will be test for the kyphosis angle will be evaluated with a flexible ruler and Scoliosis Research Society Outcome questionnaire (SRS22) will be used to evaluate spinal curvatures.The Neck Disability Questionnaire will be used to evaluate neck pain. The occiput-neck distance and mini mental test will be used in this srudy.

Official Title
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The Effect of Taping in Addition to Self-stretching Exercise on Thoracic Kyphosis Angle, Neck Pain and Quality of Life in Elderly People With Hyperkyphosis

Conditions
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Physical Performance

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Exercise


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Volunteer female and male individuals between the aged of 60-85 years, Kyphosis angle is greater than 56 degrees in women and 62 degrees in men, Individuals who have not physiotherapy in the last 6 months, Individuals who have not phsical activity in the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with any thoracic scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease, Individuals who having a kinesio tape allergy or developing an allergy while working.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years
Maximum Age: 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Self Stretching and Kinesio Taping Group<br>Kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks. | Other: Exercise<br>* Strecthing exercises will given for 15-20 minutes everyday for four weeks<br>|
| Sham Comparator: Self Stretching and Sham Taping Group<br>Sham kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks. | Other: Exercise<br>* Strecthing exercises will given for 15-20 minutes everyday for four weeks<br>|
| Active Comparator: Self Stretching Group<br>A program consisting of stretching exercises for pectoral, erector spinae, latismus dorsi, multifidus, rhomboid and trapezius muscles will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks. | Other: Exercise<br>* Strecthing exercises will given for 15-20 minutes everyday for four weeks<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in the kyphosis angle to be evaluated by a flexible ruler | C7 and T12 vertebrae will be taken as reference in the measurement of the kyphosis angle. The Q angle is calculated by measuring the distances between the points taken as criteria. | Baseline and at the end of 4 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chane in the spinal curvature to be evaluated by Scoliosis Research Society Outcome Questionnaire (SRS22) | The SRS-22 scale is a scale developed by the Scoliosis Research Society to evaluate all spinal curvatures. The scale consists of 22 questions and five subgroups. Subgroups; pain, body image, spine functions, mental health and satisfaction with treatment. Scores are calculated by assigning an answer value to all 22 questions within a five-point indicator chart. | Baseline and at the end of 4 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Exercise, Kinesiotape, Kyphosis, Elderly