Body awareness and posture exercises for teens with rounded upper back
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether two types of exercise—body awareness training and corrective posture exercises—can help teenagers improve their rounded upper back (hyperkyphosis). It aims to see which approach works better for reducing excessive curvature and improving posture.
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Who can take part
- Be between 10 and 18 years old
- Have a diagnosis of postural hyperkyphosis (rounded upper back) with a curvature of 40 degrees or more
- Not have any other spinal conditions like Scheuermann's disease or congenital deformities
- Not have had major spinal surgery or serious spinal injuries
- Not have neurological or balance disorders
- Not be using a back brace or similar posture-correcting device during the study
- Not have received formal physiotherapy or a structured posture exercise program in the last 6 months
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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