Idiopathic camptocormia
MONDO:0015271Idiopathic camptocormia is a postural disease characterized by an anterior flexion of the torso (during walking or standing) that resolves in the supine position and that is caused by weakness of the lumbar paraspinal muscles (spinal extensors), due to massive fatty infiltrations of posterior spinal muscles, without an identifiable etiology.
Also known as: idiopathic camptocormism, idiopathic progressive lumbar kyphosis, bent spine, bent spine syndrome, camptocormia, camptocormism
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Posture classes ease back pain in school kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a short posture training program could reduce back pain and improve body posture in middle school students. 27 students with poor posture took part in three training sessions. Researchers measured pain and posture before, right after, and at 1 and 3 mont…
Sponsor: Amasya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Simple exercises may ease back pain and improve posture in nursing moms
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Klapp method exercises could help breastfeeding mothers with a hunched back (kyphosis) feel less pain and stand taller. Thirty-two mothers who had given birth by C-section and were nursing did either the Klapp exercises twice a week for a month or follow…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Tape trick: simple kinesiotape may offer fast relief for rounded shoulder pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) can immediately reduce pain, improve body awareness, and fix posture in people with rounded shoulders and shoulder impingement. 114 adults with neck pain took part. Researchers measured pain, posture, and joint p…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Dental Students' posture under the microscope: a fatigue study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how dental students hold their bodies while doing root canal work. Ten students were recorded on video for 5 minutes, and their posture and muscle fatigue were analyzed. The goal was to understand how their working positions might lead to pain or injury. This…
Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Smartphone addiction may be reshaping your neck, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how smartphone addiction affects neck posture, muscle strength, and movement in 86 healthy young adults aged 18-30. Researchers measured neck muscle strength, range of motion, and posture, and compared results between men and women. The goal was to …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC