The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Posture and Balance in Patients With Postural Thoracic Hyperkyphosis

Launched by SULTAN ABDULHAMID HAN TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY · Apr 28, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of kinesiotaping and exercise on young adults who have a condition called thoracic hyperkyphosis, which is when the upper back has an exaggerated curve. Specifically, the researchers want to see if these treatments can help improve posture, balance, and overall quality of life for people aged 18 to 45 who have a kyphosis angle of 40 degrees or more. They are looking for participants who experience poor posture or back pain and are willing to take part in the study.

To be eligible for this trial, you must be between 18 and 45 years old, have an identified kyphosis angle of 40 degrees or higher, and be able to read and understand the study details. Unfortunately, if you have certain spinal issues, have had spine surgery, or are pregnant, you won’t be able to participate. If you join, you can expect to engage in exercises and have kinesiotape applied to your back to see how these methods can help with your posture and balance. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to offer valuable insights into improving care for individuals with this condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being between the ages of 18-45
• • Among the patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with poor posture or nonspecific back pain, the kyphosis angle was measured as ≥ 40 on the thoracic lateral radiograph
• • Being literate
• • Agreeing to participate in the research
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients younger than 18 years and older than 45 years
• • Spinal deformity, Scheuermann disease, disc herniation
• • Previous spine surgery and trauma
• • Neuromuscular, peripheral neuropathic disease
• • Pregnant and postmenopausal women
• • Vertigo disease (central or peripheral cause)
• • Use of medication that may cause dizziness (in the last 3 months)
• • Defect of vision
• • Presence of physical deformity or additional disease that will prevent exercise
• • Active skin disease in the area where tape will be applied