Back mobilization for posture and lung function
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies a special hands-on technique called costovertebral mobilization to see if it can improve rounded upper back posture and lung function in non-smokers with early kyphosis. It may help you breathe easier and stand taller.
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Who can take part
- You do not smoke and have never smoked
- You are between 20 and 40 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is in the normal range (18.5 to 24.9)
- You have increased rounding of your upper back (kyphosis) of 40 degrees or more
- Your lung function test shows a normal ratio of your fast exhale to total exhale (FEV1/FVC) at or above 70%
- You do not have any lung disease such as asthma or COPD, or other chest or spine conditions listed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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