Comparing Effects of Hatha Yoga and Reformer Pilates on Posture, Pain, Balance, Quality of Life, Body Image, and Breathing in Adults with Hyperkyphosis

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the effects of Hatha yoga and reformer Pilates exercises on individuals with hyperkyphosis, a condition where an increased curvature of the spine leads to poor posture, back pain, balance problems, and respiratory difficulties. Hyperkyphosis is linked to muscle weakness and poor posture habits, especially in adolescents and older adults, and can impact quality of life, body image, and physical function. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups a control group performing a home exercise program, a Hatha yoga group exercising three times a week for eight weeks with sessions lasting 45 minutes led by a certified instructor focusing on postural control and breathing, or a reformer Pilates group with the same exercise frequency and session length led by a certified Pilates instructor focusing on posture. All groups receive a home program and weekly telephone follow-up during the eight-week period. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments at the start and after eight weeks, including posture evaluation scales, measurements of kyphosis angle, pain scales, balance tests, quality of life questionnaires, body image assessments, pulmonary function tests, and body composition measurements. Researchers will monitor changes in posture, pain, balance, respiratory function, body image, and quality of life. The study includes physical exams and regular follow-up to evaluate the effects of these exercise programs on hyperkyphosis.

Effects of Hatha Yoga and Reformer Pilates on Hyperkyphosis