NCT06867003

Comparison of Exercise With & Without Bracing in Office Workers With Kyphosis

Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With &Amp; Without Bracing on Posture, Pain and Functional Outcomes in Office Workers With Kyphosis

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The study aims to Compare PT and bracing in improving posture, pain, and functionality in patient with kyphosis. It also assess the additive benefits of combining PT with bracing. It also identify sustainable, non-surgical approaches for managing kyphosis in office

Detailed description

The study focuses on understanding Kyphosis, defined as excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, has become increasingly prevalent in modern work environments due to the sedentary nature of desk jobs. Kyphosis, characterized by a rounded upper back or "hunchback" appearance, is a clinical and postural problem with significant physical, functional, and psychosocial implications. Among office workers, the condition is primarily postural, driven by long hours of desk work, inappropriate ergonomic settings, and inadequate postural awareness. The increasing prevalence of kyphosis in this demographic has led to a pressing need for effective nonsurgical management strategies, including physical therapy (PT) and spinal bracing.

Conditions

• Kyphosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	physical therapy with bracing	Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds
OTHER	physical therapy without bracing	Strengthens the upper back muscles and reduces tension: 1. Stand or sit with an upright posture and shoulders pulled back 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as tightly as you can and hold for five to ten seconds

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-20
• Primary completion: 2026-02-20
• Completion: 2026-02-20
• First posted: 2025-03-10
• Last updated: 2025-07-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan