NCT06530056

Costovertebral Mobilization on Kyphotic Posture and Lung Function in Non-Smoker

Effects of Costovertebral Mobilization on Kyphotic Posture and Lung Function in Non Smoker

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Aim of this study is to find the effects of Costoverterbral Mobilization on Thoracic kyphosis and Lung function in non-smoker. A randomized control trial that will include total 44 participants.The first group will receive Costovertebral Mobilization along with conventional therapy and 2nd group will receive conventional therapy.Data collected will be analyzed through SPSS 25

Detailed description

Kyphosis is the curvature of the thoracic spine, formed by the shape of the vertebrae and the intervertebral discs and-in standing position-paraspinal muscle strength. Hyperkyphosis is usually associated with increased anteroposterior diameter of the thorax and a decrease in the distance between the xiphisternum and pubis and it is present when the kyphosis angle exceeds the normal ranges. This curve is concave anteriorly with a normal angle between 20˚ - 40˚. The lungs are the foundational organs of the respiratory system,whose most basic function is to facilitate gas exchange from the environment into the bloodstream.The decline in lung function could be associated with hyperkyphosis, As the curvature of the thoracic spine increases and the posture becomes more hunched, the mobility of the rib cage could be limited and restrict the thoracic and lung expansions during inspiratory maneuver. Different treatment strategies such as surgery, splinting, exercises and manual therapies such as massage, muscle energy technique, and passive joint mobilization have been used to treat hyperkyphosis. Costovertebral mobilization is a manual therapy technique, to improve the mobility and function of the joints between the ribs (costo) and the vertebrae (vertebral). This technique increases the range of motion of ribcage and spine, thus improve kyphosis posture and lung functions.

Conditions

• Hyperkypohsis and Impaired Lung Function

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Costovertebral Mobilization+Conventional Therapy	Patient would receive costovertebral mobilization in side lying position for left 10th to 6th, in sitting position for right 10th to 2nd rib and in supine lying position for 1st rib. Conventional Therapy: Hot pack 10 mints, Posture corrective exercises, Breathing exercises Frequency; 4 times/week for 3 weeks
OTHER	Conventional Therapy	Electrotherapy: • Hot Pack 10 minutes Posture Corrective Exercises: * Thoracic Rotation 10 rep/session * Thoracic extension 10 rep/session * Scapular retraction 5 rep/session * Deep neck flexor Isometric 5 rep/session Deep Breathing Exercises: • Pursed lip breathing 10 repetition in one session

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-08
• Primary completion: 2024-12-30
• Completion: 2025-01-10
• First posted: 2024-07-31
• Last updated: 2024-08-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan