Effects of Two Types of Simple and Sensor Thoracolumbosacral Braces on Ground Reaction Force Components during Walking in Males with Kyphosis

Abstract

Background and Objective: One of the ways to correct kyphosis is to use braces. This study was done to determine the effects of two types of simple and sensor thoracolumbosacral braces on ground reaction force components during walking in males with kyphosis. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 15 males with kyphosis did three walking trials on the force platform without a brace, with a simple brace and with a sensor brace. Ground reaction force data were collected using Bertec force plates. Results: There was no difference in peal forces, free moment and loading rate values during walking with and without braces. Conclusion: Using a brace does not affect walking kinetics in males with kyphosis.

Keywords

• kyphosis
• thoracolumbar
• brace
• walking