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ArticleInternational journal of nursing sciences2023

A feasibility study on home-based kyphosis-specific exercises on reducing thoracic hyperkyphosis in older adults.

Wei Ying Li, Jinling Lu, Yong Dai, Agnes Tiwari, Pui Hing Chau

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Article in International journal of nursing sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Wei Ying LiSchool of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Jinling LuDepartment of Gastric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Yong DaiInfection Control Office, The Liyuan Hospital of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China.
Agnes TiwariSchool of Nursing, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Limited, Hong Kong, China.
Pui Hing ChauSchool of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital · HKHuazhong University of Science and Technology · CNJiangsu Province Hospital · CNNanjing Medical University · CNUniversity of Hong Kong · HK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of the home-based kyphosis-specific exercises among Chinese older adults with different exercise habits and explore its potential effects on reducing the kyphosis angle and improving physical performance. Methods: A single-group, pre-and post-test design was conducted according to CONSORT 2010 statement: extension for pilot and feasibility trials. A total of 20 participants aged ≥60 with thoracic hyperkyphosis and rehabilitation potential were recruited from four local communities in Wuhan, China. Participants underwent a six-week home-based kyphosis-specific exercises intervention that included warm-up, muscle strengthens, spinal alignment, spinal mobility and flexibility, and cool down five sections (22 exercises). The intervention involved seven 1-h group classes and 35 times daily home practice with identical content. At pre- and post-intervention, the participants' kyphosis angle in two standing postures, static balance, dynamic balance, cardiopulmonary function, dynamic gait assessment, pain, and self-image were assessed and compared. Feasibility was assessed by group class attendance, home practice adherence, and participant evaluations. Results: All participants completed group classes and >75% home practice. Post-intervention, the participant's kyphosis angle in relaxed and best-standing postures was changed by -12.0° (-15.5°, -4.0°) ( Conclusions: Home-based kyphosis-specific exercises showed the possibility of being a feasible intervention. And it was advantageous to reducing the kyphosis angle and improving physical performance.

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AgedExercisePhysical functional performancePostureThoracic vertebrae

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PMID37128480
PMCPMC10148263
OpenAlexW4328102462

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