The primary aim of our research is to evaluate the positive effects of exercise and kinesiotaping on the thoracic kyphosis angle in young adults between the ages of 18-45 with a thoracic kyphosis angle of 40 degrees and above. Secondary aims are to investigate the effects of kinesiotaping on dynamic and static balance, pain, and quality of life in patients with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between the ages of 18-45
* Among the patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with poor posture or nonspecific back pain, the kyphosis angle was measured as ≥ 40 on the thoracic lateral radiograph
* Being literate
* Agreeing to …
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between the ages of 18-45
* Among the patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with poor posture or nonspecific back pain, the kyphosis angle was measured as ≥ 40 on the thoracic lateral radiograph
* Being literate
* Agreeing to participate in the research
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients younger than 18 years and older than 45 years
* Spinal deformity, Scheuermann disease, disc herniation
* Previous spine surgery and trauma
* Neuromuscular, peripheral neuropathic disease
* Pregnant and postmenopausal women
* Vertigo disease (central or peripheral cause)
* Use of medication that may cause dizziness (in the last 3 months)
* Defect of vision
* Presence of physical deformity or additional disease that will prevent exercise
* Active skin disease in the area where tape will be applied
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