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Development and Validation of MPF to Prevent and Mitigate Postural Hyperkyphosis in Postmenopausal Women
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
Postural hyperkyphosis is common in postmenopausal women and leads to spinal dysfunction, pain, impaired balance, and increased fall risk. This study aims to develop and validate a multimodal physiotherapy framework to prevent and manage hyperkyphosis in this population. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Allied Hospital with 72 postmenopausal women aged 40-75 years, divided into intervention (multimodal physiotherapy with conventional care) and control (conventional care only) groups.
Official title: Development and Validation of a Multimodal Physiotherapy Framework to Prevent and Mitigate Postural Hyperkyphosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
35 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2025-04-17
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2025-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Strength Training +Postural Correction Exercises + Balance Training +Flexibility Exercises
Interventions details (Group A) Strength Training Postural Correction Exercises Balance Training Exercises Flexibility Exercises:
Standard Intervention (Control Group)
The control group will receive standard physiotherapy for postural hyperkyphosis. The standard intervention will consist of: Postural education: Educating participants on proper posture, body mechanics, and ergonomics in daily activities. Basic stretching exercises targeting the thoracic spine and back muscles. Recommendations for low-impact aerobics activities (e.g., walking or cycling) to promote overall healthThe standard intervention will be delivered over the same 12-week period, with two sessions per week. This group will not receive the integrated multimodal framework with strength training, postural correction, balance training, and flexibility exercises that the experimental group receives. Duration and Frequency
Locations (1)
Faisalabad Medical University (Allied Hospital Faisalabad)
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan