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Backpack-Style Thoracolumbar Orthosis for Older Adults with Hyperkyphosis: A Randomized Trial
July 2023
Backpack-Style Thoracolumbar Orthosis for Older Adults with Hyperkyphosis: A Randomized Trial
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effect of a semi-rigid backpack type thoracolumbar orthosis on thoracic kyphosis angle and muscle performance in older adults with hyperkyphosis: a randomized controlled trial.
Disabil Rehabil. 2023 May;45(9):1488-1497.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 older adults with hyperkyphosis were randomized to receive a semi-rigid, backpack-style thoracolumbar orthotic for 3 months (n=24) or no treatment (n=24). The primary outcome of interest was the change in thoracic kyphosis angle. Secondary outcomes of interest included muscle extension force, muscle endurance (via load cell; Ito test), and joint position sense. All outcomes were assessed upon c...
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