Comparison of manual therapy and exercise therapy for postural hyperkyphosis: A randomized clinical trial.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of a manual therapy and an exercise therapy program in improving postural hyperkyphosis among young adults.

Methods: Forty-six women between the ages of 18 to 30 years with thoracic kyphosis diagnosed by flexicurve ruler were randomly assigned to either an exercise therapy or a manual therapy group. The exercise therapy program focused on stretching and strengthening exercises in 15 sessions over 5 weeks.

Prevention of synkinesis by biofeedback therapy: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: The aim of present study was to find a better procedure to prevent synkinesis in facial nerve palsy.

Design: A randomized clinical trial.

Setting: Clinical rehabilitation faculty and general rehabilitation centers.