Body Awareness and Exercise Therapy for Teen Rounded Shoulders
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This study tests whether a special therapy combining body awareness exercises and corrective movements can help teenagers with excessive forward rounding of the upper spine. The goal is to improve posture and reduce the curve in the back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with excessive forward rounding of the upper spine (kyphosis angle of 40 degrees or more)
- You do not have a rigid or congenital spinal condition like Scheuermann's kyphosis
- You have not had major spine surgery, serious spine injury, or other significant bone/joint problems
- You do not have a neurological or inner-ear disease that affects balance or movement
- You are not currently wearing a spinal brace or corrective device, and have not done formal posture therapy 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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