Thoracolumbar Extension Mobilizations and Patients with Excessive Thoracolumbar Kyphosis: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Background: Loss of sagittal balance can lead to excessive thoracolumbar (TL) kyphosis, which is a postural impairment characterized by an increase in kyphotic curvature in these two regions of the spine. Excessive TL kyphosis has been shown to adversely affects quality of life and activities of dai...

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Published inJournal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 3469 - 3476
Main Authors Creighton, Douglas, Fausone, David, Swanson, Brian, Krauss, John, Souva, Jake
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 국제물리치료연구학회 30.06.2025
Subjects
물리치료학
Mobilization
Thoracolumbar kyphosis
Thoracolumbar extension
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ISSN2092-8475
2714-0148
DOI10.20540/JIAPTR.2025.16.2.3469

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  • INTRODUCTION SUBJECTS AND METHODS Study Design Participants Mobility and posture assessment Interventions Thoracic Mobilization Group Combined Thoracic and Lumbar Mobilization Group Data Analysis RESULTS DISCUSSION CONCLUSION Conflicts of interest Data availability statement Ethical approval Funding REFERENCES