International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research 2020; 4(2): 46-49 DOI:10.31254/sportmed.4203
Efficacy of a 9-week Exercise Program including Rectus Abdominis Eccentric Exercise in a Girl Patient Diagnosed with Thoracic Kyphosis
Dilara Onan1 , Tuzun Firat1 , Ozlem Ulger1
1. Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
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Received: 25th June, 2020 / Accepted: 31st October, 2020
The increase in the prevalence of thoracic kyphosis in childhood and adolescence affects the whole spine, causing posture disruption, decreased muscle strength, and increased back pain and shortness. 7-8 weeks of exercise programs in conservative treatment of thoracic kyphosis are beneficial in reducing pain and correcting posture. In this case report, 9 weeks exercise program including rectus abdominis muscle eccentric strengthening exercise was found to be beneficial in reducing back pain and shortness, increasing muscle strength and correcting posture in a 13 years old girl.
Thoracic Kyphosis, Eccentric exercise, Spine, Pain
