Effects of a home exercise program on index of kyphosis, height, balance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women with low bone mass
| dc.contributor.author | Keller, Victoria Clarke Cannella | |
| dc.contributor.committeeChair | Thompson, Mary | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Jackson, Elaine | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Schafer, Sue | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-09-11T15:56:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-09-11T15:56:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2006-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this thesis was to focus on the use of four clinic visits and a home exercise program as an intervention to reduce thoracic kyphosis, increase height, and improve balance and quality of life in women with low bone mass and a clinically apparent kyphosis. Three postmenopausal women participated in four weekly visits for instruction and progression in a home program consisting of 9 progressive trunk-strengthening exercises. During the third visit they were instructed in body mechanics during activities of daily living that avoid spinal flexion. Prior to the intervention and after 8 weeks of exercise, measurements were taken. After 8 weeks of performing the exercise program, all patients demonstrated improvement in their index of kyphosis, balance, and increase in height. Two of the 3 had improvement in their scores on the Osteoporosis Quality of Life Questionnaire. It appears the intervention is successful and should be studied further. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11274/10334 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.subject | Health and environmental sciences | en_US |
| dc.subject | Physical therapy | en_US |
| dc.subject | Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) | en_US |
| dc.subject | Reduced mobility | en_US |
| dc.subject | Pain management | en_US |
| dc.title | Effects of a home exercise program on index of kyphosis, height, balance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women with low bone mass | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| thesis.degree.department | Health Sciences | en_US |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Texas Woman's University | en_US |
| thesis.degree.level | Master | en_US |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Science | en_US |