A clinical tool to measure plagiocephaly in infants using a flexicurve: a reliability study [PDF]
Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2013 Amy Leung,1 Pauline Watter,2 John Gavranich3 1Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; 2Physiotherapy Division, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; 3Child and Family Health Services, West Moreton Health ...
Leung A, Watter P, Gavranich J
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Assessment of Thoracic Kyphosis Using the Flexicurve for Individuals with Osteoporosis
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2000 : Thoracic kyphosis is one of the manifestations of spinal osteoporosis. Since kyphosis is associated with patient symptoms and is a risk factor for loss of function, it would be beneficial to have simple, noninvasive measurement techniques that can be ...
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Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano, 2010 Thoracic hyperkyphosis is one of the most common postural changes, which is defined as an increase of thoracic spine curvature in the sagittal plane. The alterations that occur in the postural control system with age influence functional mobility and ...
Fabrício Marinho Bandeira +3 more
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Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 2022 In literature, the development of spinal deformities was reported after surgical intervention for congenital heart disease using thoracotomy and sternotomy incisions in children; however, there are not enough data regarding the incidence of spinal ...
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Normative values of non-radiological surface measurement of the lumbar lordosis curvature in the standing position and its association with age, sex, and body mass index: a cross-sectional study of 2,500 healthy individuals from Iran [PDF]
Asian Spine JournalStudy Design A cross-sectional study. Purpose This study aimed to define the normal values of the lumbar lordosis curve (LLC) and investigate its association with sex, age, and body mass index (BMI).
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NORMATIVE VALUES AND INTERRATER RELIABILITY OF FLEXICURVE MEASURES IN ADULT WOMEN.
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2001 M. Hinman +3 more
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Effect of Therapeutic Exercise on the Management of Hyperkyphosis in Adolescence and Young Adulthood: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Physiotherapy Research International, Volume 30, Issue 3, July 2025.ABSTRACT Background and Purpose Thoracic hyperkyphosis is characterised by an increase in the normal angle of the thoracic kyphosis. Several factors make adolescents and young adults a potential risk group for postural hyperkyphosis. Among the treatment options, therapeutic exercise allows patients to take an active role, providing a number of ...
Lorena Fernández Fernández +2 more
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The Effects of Hyperkyphosis on Gait Parameters in Older Adults: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2025.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hyperkyphosis, which affects 20%–40% of older adults, is characterized by excessive thoracic curvature and is linked to impaired mobility. Age‐related gait changes further complicate this issue, but studies on the relationship between hyperkyphosis and gait parameters have yielded inconsistent results.
Zeinab Gasavi Nezhad +2 more
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Validity and feasibility of remote measurement systems for functional movement and posture assessments in people with axial spondylarthritis [PDF]
Healthcare Technology Letters, Volume 9, Issue 6, Page 110-118, December 2022., 2022 This article introduced and evaluated the validity of a new artificial intelligence‐driven method of automatically analysing a range of standard clinical functional tests. Remote technology systems in rehabilitation have the potential to reduce health inequality and improve cost and time effectiveness for both patients and the health system.
Erin Hannink +6 more
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The Effects of Corrective Exercises and Respiratory Biofeedback on the Kyphosis Angle and Electrical Activity of Trapezius Muscles in Male Adolescents With Kyphosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Thoracic kyphosis is a prevalent postural abnormality among adolescents, which can impair musculoskeletal alignment and affect neuromuscular function. Despite the known benefits of corrective exercises, limited attention has been given to the role of respiratory biofeedback.
Shahla Hasheminezhad +3 more
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