Abstract：
OBJECTIVE: Restoring the degree of kyphosis to be consistent with good sagittal alignment of the spine is a key concern. This study aimed to compare the effect of core stability exercises (CSE) versus whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) and a combined program (PLUS) on kyphosis angle and core muscle endurance in sedentary individuals with hyperkyphosis.
METHODS: A quasi-experimental single group pre-post study.
METHODS: Laboratory of corrective exercise.
METHODS: seventy-five untrained men (28.9 ± 5.3 years) with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
METHODS: A flexible ruler was used to measure the angle of kyphosis and McGill\'s test was used to evaluate core stability.
RESULTS: The results of the post hoc test demonstrated that the kyphosis angle was improved in the WB-EMS and PLUS groups compared to that in the CG (P < 0.05), but no significant difference was observed among the three groups(P > 0.05). In the post-test, core stability was significantly improved in CSE, WB-EMS and PLUS groups compared to that in the CG.
CONCLUSIONS: The WB-EMS and PLUS protocols as new training methods seem to be effective in changing posture parameters and correcting postural deformities, including kyphosis. Therefore, these protocols along with other rehabilitation programs can be used to correct kyphosis and improve core muscle endurance.
METHODS: A quasi-experimental single group pre-post study.
METHODS: Laboratory of corrective exercise.
METHODS: seventy-five untrained men (28.9 ± 5.3 years) with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
METHODS: A flexible ruler was used to measure the angle of kyphosis and McGill\'s test was used to evaluate core stability.
RESULTS: The results of the post hoc test demonstrated that the kyphosis angle was improved in the WB-EMS and PLUS groups compared to that in the CG (P < 0.05), but no significant difference was observed among the three groups(P > 0.05). In the post-test, core stability was significantly improved in CSE, WB-EMS and PLUS groups compared to that in the CG.
CONCLUSIONS: The WB-EMS and PLUS protocols as new training methods seem to be effective in changing posture parameters and correcting postural deformities, including kyphosis. Therefore, these protocols along with other rehabilitation programs can be used to correct kyphosis and improve core muscle endurance.
摘要：
目的：恢复脊柱后凸的程度，使其与脊柱良好的矢状对齐保持一致是一个关键问题。这项研究旨在比较核心稳定性运动（CSE）与全身肌电刺激（WB-EMS）和联合程序（PLUS）对久坐的后凸角度和核心肌肉耐力的影响。
方法：准实验单组前后研究。
方法：矫正锻炼实验室。
方法：75名未经训练的男性（28.9±5.3岁）患有胸椎后凸畸形。
方法：使用柔性直尺测量后凸角度，并使用McGill\'s试验评估岩心稳定性。
结果：事后检验结果表明，与CG相比，WB-EMS和PLUS组的后凸角度得到了改善（P<0.05），但三组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在后期测试中，岩心稳定性在CSE中显著提高，WB-EMS和PLUS组与CG组比较。
结论：WB-EMS和PLUS协议作为新的训练方法似乎在改变姿势参数和矫正姿势畸形方面有效，包括脊柱后凸.因此,这些协议以及其他康复计划可用于纠正脊柱后凸畸形并提高核心肌肉耐力。
方法：准实验单组前后研究。
方法：矫正锻炼实验室。
方法：75名未经训练的男性（28.9±5.3岁）患有胸椎后凸畸形。
方法：使用柔性直尺测量后凸角度，并使用McGill\'s试验评估岩心稳定性。
结果：事后检验结果表明，与CG相比，WB-EMS和PLUS组的后凸角度得到了改善（P<0.05），但三组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在后期测试中，岩心稳定性在CSE中显著提高，WB-EMS和PLUS组与CG组比较。
结论：WB-EMS和PLUS协议作为新的训练方法似乎在改变姿势参数和矫正姿势畸形方面有效，包括脊柱后凸.因此,这些协议以及其他康复计划可用于纠正脊柱后凸畸形并提高核心肌肉耐力。
