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The Effectiveness of Exercise Programs in Adolescents with Thoracic Kyphosis: A Narrative Review
- Title
- The Effectiveness of Exercise Programs in Adolescents with Thoracic Kyphosis: A Narrative Review
- Authors
- Yang; Seoyon; Yi; You Gyoung; Chang; Min Cheol
- Ewha Authors
- 양서연; 이유경
- SCOPUS Author ID
- 양서연
; 이유경![scopus](/images/layout/icon2.png)
- Issue Date
- 2024
- Journal Title
- Healthcare (Switzerland)
- ISSN
- 2227-9032
- Citation
- Healthcare (Switzerland) vol. 12, no. 15
- Keywords
- exercise; rehabilitation; thoracic kyphosis
- Indexed
- SCIE; SSCI; SCOPUS
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- Document Type
- Review
- Abstract
- Thoracic kyphosis is a common postural problem affecting over 20% of adolescents. This condition can contribute to various spinal problems, leading to a decreased ability to perform daily activities, reduced quality of life, and impaired pulmonary function. This review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of exercise programs in adolescents with thoracic kyphosis. We systematically searched the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases for articles relevant to adolescents with thoracic kyphosis that had been published up to 14 May 2024. Our inclusion criteria focused on studies investigating the effects of exercise on improving thoracic kyphosis. A total of 1883 articles was identified using the search terms. After the titles and abstracts had been screened, 1868 articles were found not to meet our inclusion criteria and were excluded. The remaining 15 articles were then assessed for eligibility. Finally, only seven studies were included in this systematic review. Exercises targeting the entire spinal curvature demonstrated efficacy in enhancing the strength and function of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and pelvic muscles, resulting in a corrective effect on thoracic kyphosis in adolescents. Consequently, exercise programs have emerged as potentially beneficial treatment approaches to improve poor posture and reduce adolescent thoracic kyphosis. © 2024 by the authors.
- DOI
- 10.3390/healthcare12151503
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- 의과대학 > 의학과 > Journal papers
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