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- Thoracic hyperkyphosis is a common spinal disorder in older adults that leads to various issues like impaired balance and decreased quality of life, prompting a review of spinal orthoses and taping as potential treatments.
- The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions through randomized controlled trials using specific health outcome measures, with a thorough review of various research databases for relevant studies.
- The findings will be shared in a peer-reviewed journal and at conferences, with no anticipated ethical concerns in the research process.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Thoracic hyperkyphosis is one of the most common spinal disorders in older people, creating impairment, postural instability, gait disorders and a reduced quality of life. The use of spinal orthoses and/or postural taping may be feasible conservative interventions, but their efficacy is uncertain. The aim of this review is therefore to investigate the effectiveness of spinal orthoses and taping on the balance and gait of older people with hyperkyphosis.
Methods And Analysis: We will include randomised controlled trials and clinical trial studies which assess the efficacy of spinal orthoses and taping using the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) outcome measures in older people with hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine. A search will be performed in PubMed, SCOPUS, ISI Web of Knowledge, CENTRAL, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, PEDro, REHAB DATA and RECAL databases with no restriction of language. Two independent reviewers will perform the study selection and data extraction. Quality assessment will be implemented using modified Down and Black checklists. Publication bias and data synthesis will be assessed by funnel plots, Begg's and Egger's tests, and plots using STATA software V.12.1 version.
Ethics And Dissemination: No ethical issues are predicted. These findings will be published in a peer reviewed journal and presented at national and international conferences.
Prospero Registration Number: CRD42016045880.
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