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The effect of corrective exercises on balance in hyperkyphotic elderly women

Protocol summary

Summary
Objectives: Women with hyperkyphosis have impaired balance and increased body sway, which can increase their risk of falls. Impaired balance, mobility, and postural stability are the main risk factors for falling. This study examined the effectiveness of corrective exercises on mobility, postural stability, and balance in hyperkyphotic elderly women. Design: In this randomized controlled trial, participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. Setting and conduct: The subjects in exercise group participated in an 8 week (3 sessions a week) corrective exercise program. But the control group didn’t participate in any intervention. Participants: 30 adults (60- 75 years old) who lived in Arak and didn't have any of these conditions: geriatric patients with orthopedic disease in the last 5 years, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer or visually impaired, heart problems limiting activity, The use of assistive devices (such as canes and walkers), weakness, fainting and dizziness, subjects with vestibular disorders, subjects with head injuries, people who were not able to perform the exercise protocol and procedures. Intervention: corrective exercise program was prescribed to The subjects in exercise group in 8 week (3 sessions a week). Main outcome measures: Time up and go (TUG), turn 180 test, flexicurve ruler, Berg balance scale were used in pre and post-test for evaluation of mobility, postural stability, kyphosis degree and balance. The number of falls and fear of falling were also recorded.

General information

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IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT2014090319024N1
Registration date: 2016-01-10, 1394/10/20
Registration timing: retrospective

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Registration date
2016-01-10, 1394/10/20
Registrant information
Name
Fahime Mahmoudi
Name of organization / entity
Arak University
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 71 5383 0850
Email address
f-mahmoudi@arshad.araku.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Investigator
Expected recruitment start date
2014-01-21, 1392/11/01
Expected recruitment end date
2014-06-20, 1393/03/30
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
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Trial completion date
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Scientific title
The effect of corrective exercises on balance in hyperkyphotic elderly women
Public title
The effect of corrective exercises on balance in hyperkyphotic elderly women
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Major exclusion criteria: geriatric patients with orthopedic disease in the last 5 years; diabetes; Alzheimer's; Parkinson's; cancer; visually impaired; heart problems limiting activity; The use of assistive devices (such as canes and walkers); weakness; fainting; dizziness; subjects with vestibular disorders; subjects with head injuries; people who were not able to perform the exercise protocol and procedures. Major inclusion criteria: elderly women (60- 75 years old) who lived in Iran, Arak.
Age
From 60 years old to 75 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
2-3
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size: 30
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

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Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Arak University of Medical Sciences,Sardasht, Arak, Iran
City
Arak
Postal code
Approval date
2014-02-24, 1392/12/05
Ethics committee reference number
92-159-19

Health conditions studied

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Description of health condition studied
Balance in hyperkyphotic elderly women
ICD-10 code
M40.0
ICD-10 code description
Postural kyphosis

Primary outcomes

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Description
Mobility
Timepoint
Pre and post test
Method of measurement
Time Up and Go Test

2

Description
Postural Stability
Timepoint
Pre and post test
Method of measurement
Turn 180 Test

3

Description
Balance
Timepoint
Pre and post test
Method of measurement
Berg Balance Scale

Secondary outcomes

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Description
Kyphosis Degree
Timepoint
Pre and post test
Method of measurement
Flexicurve ruler

Intervention groups

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Description
The subjects in exercise group participated in an 8 week (3 sessions a week) corrective exercise program.
Category
Treatment - Other

2

Description
The control group didn’t participate in any intervention.
Category
Treatment - Other

Recruitment centers

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Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Jahandideh Daily Geriatric Rehabilitation Center
Full name of responsible person
Jahan ban
Street address
Jahandideh Daily Geriatric Rehabilitation Center, Meisam street, Shahid Beheshti street, Arak, Iran
City
Arak

Sponsors / Funding sources

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Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Vice chancellor for research, Arak University
Full name of responsible person
Doctor Alireza Fazlaali
Street address
Vice chancellor for research, Arak University, Oloum Alley, Shariati Square, Arak, Iran
City
Arak
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Vice chancellor for research, Arak University
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
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Domestic or foreign origin
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Category of foreign source of funding
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Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
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Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Arak University
Full name of responsible person
Fahime Mahmoudi
Position
M.Sc of Physical Training and Sport Sciences
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Arak University, Shareaati street, Arak, Iran
City
Arak
Postal code
38156 - 879
Phone
+98 71 5383 0850
Fax
Email
f-mahmoudi@arshad.araku.ac.ir; mahmoudi_321@yahoo.com
Web page address

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Arak University
Full name of responsible person
Fahime Mahmoudi
Position
M.Sc of Physical Training and Sport Sciences
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Arak University, Shareaati street, Arak, Iran
City
Arak
Postal code
38156 - 879
Phone
+98 71 5383 0850
Fax
Email
f-mahmoudi@arshad.araku.ac.ir; mahmoudi_321@yahoo.com
Web page address

Person responsible for updating data

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Study Protocol
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Statistical Analysis Plan
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Informed Consent Form
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