Study of Hyperkyphosis, Exercise and Function (SHEAF) Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Multimodal Spine-Strengthening Exercise in Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis

Wendy B. Katzman; Eric Vittinghoff; Deborah M. Kado; Anne L. Schafer; Shirley S. Wong; Amy Gladin; Nancy E. Lane

doi:10.2522/ptj.20150171

Figures

Figure.

Flowchart of the randomized controlled trial. PPT=Physical Performance Test, SRS-30=modified Scoliosis Research Society instrument, PROMIS=Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, CT=computed tomography. Asterisk indicates 12 months for intervention group only (excluding CT).

Tables

Table 2.

Schedule of Enrollment, Intervention, and Assessments^{^a}

↵^a DXA=dual x-ray absorptiometry, PASE=Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, SRS-30=modified Scoliosis Research Society instrument, PROMIS=Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System.
^b Intervention group only.

Table 1.

Multimodal Spine Strengthening Exercise Intervention Framework

Table 3.

Variables, Hypotheses, Outcomes, and Methods of Analysis^{^a}

↵^a ANCOVA=analysis of covariance, CT=computed tomography, HU=Hounsfield unit, SRS-30=modified Scoliosis Research Society instrument, PROMIS=Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, CI=confidence interval.

Table 4.

Minimum Detectable Effects With Sample Size of 100 Participants

Videos

Video.

Selected exercises used in the intervention.

Supplementary Data

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Video - This video shows selected exercises used in the intervention. Running time: 13:53 (225 MB)

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Study of Hyperkyphosis, Exercise and Function (SHEAF) Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Multimodal Spine-Strengthening Exercise in Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis