2024, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Part A
The effectiveness of the klapp method in adolescents with kyphosis
Author(s): Alexandra Hristara Papadopoulou, Anastassopoulou Theodora, Ourania Papadopoulou, Marianna Stavropoulou, Stamatis Kalogeropoulos, Trevlakis Manolis and Chasapis Georgios
Abstract: Introduction: In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dramatic increase in the use of mobile devices such as mobile phones and computers has had a significant impact on lifestyles, particularly among children. The prevailing hunted posture, often accompanied by passivity and sedentary behaviour, may affect children's physical development and cause pain in areas such as the cervical and lumbar spine, as well as respiratory problems in advanced stages. The Klapp method, developed to treat kyphosis, promotes stretching, mobilisation and strengthening of the spine, enhancing the sense of improved posture (Smith & Brown, 2015) Aim: This study seeks to highlight the effectiveness of the Klapp method in correcting kyphotic posture in adolescents, an age group significantly affected by modern sedentary habits. Methodology: The study is based on a review of the relevant literature, with a focus on publications from 2010 onwards. The analysis targets studies investigating the effect of the Klapp method on spinal deformities (Patel & Singh, 2020). Sample and Method: The practical application of the Klapp method was tested on a sample of two adolescents (boy and girl) aged 14 years with kyphotic posture. The assessment included questionnaires, visual observation of posture, posture posture test, flexion test, measurement of thoracic mobility and application of Klapp exercises. Conclusions: The Klapp method proved effective in improving posture and increasing thoracic mobility. The adolescents noted a significant reduction in pain in areas such as the neck and lumbar spine, as well as an improved sense of posture, confirming the positive effect of the method.
DOI: 10.22271/27103862.2024.v4.i1a.72
Pages: 63-71 | Views: 109 | Downloads: 65
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Alexandra Hristara Papadopoulou, Anastassopoulou Theodora, Ourania Papadopoulou, Marianna Stavropoulou, Stamatis Kalogeropoulos, Trevlakis Manolis and Chasapis Georgios. The effectiveness of the klapp method in adolescents with kyphosis. International Journal of Research in Special Education. 2024; 4(1): 63-71. DOI: 10.22271/27103862.2024.v4.i1a.72
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