Does stretching of anterior structures alone, or in combination with strengthening of posterior structures, decrease hyperkyphosis and improve posture in adults? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. [PDF]
Withers RA, Plesh CR, Skelton DA.
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Influence of the cultivation model on the posture and back pain prevalence of strawberry producers. [PDF]
de Souza J +3 more
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Objective Structural deformities can impair different body functions, and kyphosis is one of the most common postural deformities. It seems that kyphosis induces unfavorable effects on the respiratory system.
Hasan Meamari +3 more
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Feasibility of a 4-Week Manual Therapy and Exercise Intervention on Posture and Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study. [PDF]
Hughes LC, Galloway RV, Fisher SR.
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Postural changes versus balance control and falls in community-living older adults: a systematic review [PDF]
Introduction: Since falls are considered to be a public health problem, it is important to identify whether postural changes over time contribute to the risk of falls in older adults.
de Menezes, Ruth Losada +3 more
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Flexed Truncal Posture in Parkinson’s Disease: Associations with Motor and Non-Motor Impairments and Relationships with Activity [PDF]
Flexed posture is twice as common people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) than in the general older population. Little is known about the mechanisms responsible for this high incidence, or the association with activity limitations in people with PD.
Forsyth, Aimi Louise
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Prueba de Inclinación del Eje Frontal-Mentoniano para la evaluación de la curvatura cervical : validación y aplicabilidade [PDF]
Introduction: Alternative testing for X-rays in the assessment of the spine have the advantage of not causing radiation problems, but need to be validated.
Candotti, Cláudia Tarragô +5 more
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La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) se caracteriza por la obstrucción del flujo de aire, aprisionamiento de aire e por la hiperinsuflación pulmonar. Estos factores fisiopatológicos pueden comprometer la movilidad diafragmática, causar deformidades en la caja torácica y consecuentemente aumentar el ángulo de la curvatura torácica.
Gonçalves, Márcia Aparecida +5 more
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Essential Components of Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Osteoporosis: A Delphi Study. [PDF]
Avin KG +5 more
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Physiotherapy exercise rehabilitation with tailored exercise adherence support for people with osteoporosis and vertebral fractures: protocol for a randomised controlled trial - the OsteoPorosis Tailored exercise adherence INtervention (OPTIN) study. [PDF]
Barker KL +4 more
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