Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.
Despite comprehensive documentation of surgical interventions in existing literature, the investigation into non-operative approaches for addressing hyperkyphosis or Scheuermann's kyphosis in the pediatric population has been investigated with inconsistent findings. Various outcomes have been observed with regard to the effectiveness of multiple brace treatment options, alongside recommendations for various physiotherapeutic approaches, either in conjunction with brace treatment or as standalone interventions. However, there is no universally accepted consensus regarding the conservative mana…
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ages 8 and older with postural or Scheuermann's kyphosis with \>45° of kyphosis or \>10° of thoracolumbar kyphosis from T11-L1 or other cases which seem to have excessive kyphosis. * Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are 18 and older and cognitively able to complete a survey will be included in the study as well. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with congenital kyphosis or scoliosis greater than 30°. * Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are less than 18 years of age or cognitively unable to complete a survey will be excluded from the study. *…
Stretching exercises with and without a bolster, ball, or foam roller.
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