A feasibility study on home-based kyphosis-specific exercises on reducing thoracic hyperkyphosis in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the feasibility of the home-based kyphosis-specific exercises among Chinese older adults with different exercise habits and explore its potential effects on reducing the kyphosis angle and improving physical performance.

Methods

A single-group, pre-and post-test design was conducted according to CONSORT 2010 statement: extension for pilot and feasibility trials. A total of 20 participants aged ≥60 with thoracic hyperkyphosis and rehabilitation potential were recruited from four local communities in Wuhan, China. Participants underwent a six-week home-based kyphosis-specific exercises intervention that included warm-up, muscle strengthens, spinal alignment, spinal mobility and flexibility, and cool down five sections (22 exercises). The i

SUBMITTER: Li WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10148263 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature