NCT06888609

Comparing Back Extensor and Core Stability Training in Kyphosis

Comparison of Back Extensor Strengthening Versus Core Stability Exercise in Patients With Thoracic Kyphosis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To compare the effects of back extensor strengthening exercises versus core stability exercises on thoracic kyphosis in patients, assessing improvements in posture, spinal alignment, and overall functional outcomes

Detailed description

Kyphosis is the normal forward curvature of our spine and when this curvature becomes excessively increased is referred to as hyper kyphosis or Hunch back. Its normal value is between 20 and 40 degrees. When the thoracic kyphotic angle exceeds 40 degrees, it is referred to as hyper kyphosis. The three main types of kyphosis often seen in individuals are postural, Structural and congenital. Postural kyphosis is caused by high external load on individual spine having overall poor muscle strength. Sagittal misalignment can be caused by poor posture while sitting and standing as well as prolonged sitting.

Conditions

• Thoracic Kyphosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Back Extensor Strengthening Exercises	1. Superman Exercise Sets/Reps: 2 sets × 10-12 reps, hold 5-10 sec 2. Prone Arm and Leg Raise Sets/Reps: 2 sets × 10-12 reps, hold 5-10 sec 3. Seated Row (Resistance Band) Sets/Reps: 2 sets × 12-15 reps, hold 3-5 sec 4. Wall Angels Sets/Reps: 2 sets × 10-12 reps, 3-5 sec per cycle
OTHER	Core Stability Exercises	1. Side Plank Sets/Reps: 3 sets, hold 10-60 sec per side 2. Dead Bug Exercise Sets/Reps: 3 sets × 6-15 reps per side 3. Bridging Exercise Sets/Reps: 3 sets × 10-20 reps, hold 2-5 sec 4. Bird-Dog Exercise Sets/Reps: 3 sets × 8-15 reps per side, hold 2-5 sec

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-15
• Primary completion: 2025-08-11
• Completion: 2025-12-31
• First posted: 2025-03-21
• Last updated: 2026-02-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan