Exercise program improves posture and balance in teens with rounded back
NCT ID NCT05530850
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-week holistic exercise program for 62 teenage boys with thoracic kyphosis (excessive rounding of the upper back). One group did corrective exercises plus postural awareness training, while another did only back-focused exercises. Both groups saw improvements in kyphosis angle and quality of life, but only the holistic group showed better balance. The results suggest that adding postural training to exercise may offer extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Holistic corrective exercise program (including postural perception training and thoracic exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, this exercise approach could offer a non-surgical way to improve posture, balance, and quality of life in teens with kyphosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 62 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and long-term effects are unknown. Exercise programs require consistent effort.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hasan Kalyoncu Üniversitesi
Şehitkamil, Gazi̇antep, Turkey (Türkiye)
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