Kyphosis

Definition:
'Kyphosis' (a hump), also called 'roundback' or Kelso's hunchback, is a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic vertebrae (upper back). It can be either the result of degenerative diseases (such as arthritis), developmental problems (the most common example being Scheuermann's disease), osteoporosis with compression fractures of the vertebrae, or trauma. In the sense of a deformity, it is the pathological curving of the spine, where parts of the vertebral column column lose some or all of their lordotic profile. This causes a bowing of the back, seen as a slouching posture. While most cases of kyphosis are mild and only require routine monitoring, serious cases can be debilitating. High degrees of kyphosis can cause severe pain and discomfort, breathing and digestion difficulties, cardiovascular irregularities, neurological compromise and, in the more severe cases, significantly shortened life-spans. These types of high end curves typically do not respond well to conservative treatment, and almost always warrant spinal fusion surgery, which can successfully restore the body's natural degree of curvature.The Cobb angle is the preferred method of measuring kyphosis.

Symptoms
  • Round back appearance
  • Pain
  • Breathing and digestion difficulties
  • Cardiovascular irregularities
  • Neurological compromise
Causes
  • Degenerative diseases
  • Arthritis
  • Developmental problems
  • Osteoporosis with compression fractures of the vertebrae
  • Trauma
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Core stabilization strengthening
  • Orthosis/Brace
Kyphosis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Wall Push
  • Wall Slides
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Prone Thoracic Extension

Kyphosis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • Thoracic Rotation
  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior