The Effect of Taping in Addition to Self-stretching Exercise in the Elderly People With Hyperkyphosis
Physical Performance
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Physical Performance focused on measuring Exercise, Kinesiotape, Kyphosis, Elderly
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Volunteer female and male individuals between the aged of 60-85 years,
- Kyphosis angle is greater than 56 degrees in women and 62 degrees in men,
- Individuals who have not physiotherapy in the last 6 months,
- Individuals who have not phsical activity in the last 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with any thoracic scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease,
- Individuals who having a kinesio tape allergy or developing an allergy while working.
Sites / Locations
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Active Comparator
Self Stretching and Kinesio Taping Group
Self Stretching and Sham Taping Group
Self Stretching Group
Kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks.
Sham kinesio taping in addition to self stretching exercises will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks.
A program consisting of stretching exercises for pectoral, erector spinae, latismus dorsi, multifidus, rhomboid and trapezius muscles will be given for 15-20 minutes at home or in the office every day for four weeks.