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KMID : 1195020200160020001
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Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
2020 Volume.16 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.7
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The Effects of Manipulation Therapy on Lumbar Lordosis and Thoracic Kyphosis in Individuals with Flat Back: Pilot Study
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Choi Yeon-Sung
Han Jin-Tae
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Abstract
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Purpose: A flat back causes pain and disability in people with spinal deformity. This study investigated theeffects of manipulation therapy on lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis angles in individuals with flat backs.
Methods: Eight individuals with a flat back participated in this study and were enrolled through an institutionalreview board-approved protocol. The participants underwent manipulation therapy for 20 minutes a day, threetimes weekly for 4 weeks. Lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis angles were assessed using digital radiography(MDXP-40, MEDIEN, Korea). Paired t tests were used to compare the differences in lumbar lordosis and thoracickyphosis angles between pre- and post-intervention.
Results: After the intervention, the lumbar lordosis angle was significantly increased (p<0.05). While the thoracickyphosis angles also increased, the difference was not statistically significant between pre- and post-intervention.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that manipulation therapy of the lumbo-thoracic spine improvesspinal malalignment in individuals with a flat back.
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KEYWORD
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Manipulation therapy, Lumbar lordosis, Thoracic kyphosis, Flat back
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