Managing Kyphosis With Exercise

Description

The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.

Conditions

Kyphosis

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Study overview

The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.

Effectiveness of Various Exercises in Managing Kyphosis

Managing Kyphosis With Exercise

Condition
Kyphosis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients ages 8-21 with postural or Scheuermann's kyphosis with \>45° of kyphosis or \>10° of thoracolumbar kyphosis from T11-L1 or other cases which seem to have excessive kyphosis.
  • * Parents of the patient ages 18 and older who are cognitively able to complete a survey will be included in the study as well.
  • * Patients with congenital kyphosis or scoliosis.
  • * Parents who are less than 18 years of age or cognitively unable to complete a survey will be excluded from the study.
  • * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."

Ages Eligible for Study

8 Years to 21 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,

David L Skaggs, MD, MMM, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2029-10