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Using Orthotics for Thoracic Hyper-Kyphosis Reduction in Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain Patients
January 2023
Using Orthotics for Thoracic Hyper-Kyphosis Reduction in Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Reduction of Thoracic Hyper-Kyphosis Improves Short and Long Term Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
J Clin Med. 2022 Oct 13;11(20):6028.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty patients (n=80) with non-specific neck pain and thoracic hyperkyphosis were randomized to receive a 10-week multimodal program of physical pain relief methods, spine manipulation, myofascial release, and therapeutic exercise alone (n=40) or combined with thoracic traction using an orthotic device (n=40). The primary outcome of interest was the thoracic kyphosis angle, neck disability and pa...
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