Association of thoracic kyphosis angle with shoulder pain, range of motion, isokinetic muscle strength, and upper extremity function [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground The relationship between kyphosis, and shoulder pain is unclear, and the effects of kyphosis angle on pain severity, range of motion, isokinetic strength, and upper extremity functionality remain undetermined.
Yağmur Yarayan, Ömer Şevgin
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Sagittal Balance, Pulmonary Function, and Spinopelvic Parameters in Severe Post-Tubercular Thoracic Kyphosis [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2022 Study Design Cross-sectional study. Purpose To evaluate sagittal balance, pulmonary function, and spinopelvic parameters in patients with healed spinal tuberculosis with severe thoracic kyphosis.
Pratyush Shahi +6 more
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Aquatic Pilates Is Associated with Improved Spinal Alignment and Functional Performance in Women Aged 55–65 Years with Thoracic Kyphosis [PDF]
Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyObjectives: Thoracic kyphosis is a common postural condition associated with impaired functional performance, reduced balance, and lower levels of physical activity.
Paraskevi Passa +3 more
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Clavicle fractures and high‐grade acromioclavicular joint injuries do not affect posture and thoracic kyphosis in young adults: A prospective comparative study [PDF]
Journal of Experimental OrthopaedicsPurpose Clavicle fractures and high‐grade acromioclavicular joint injuries are frequently associated with altered shoulder‐girdle function, but their impact on spinal posture remains unclear.
Jan‐Marek Meyer +7 more
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Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2018 Purpose Previous studies have suggested an association between increased thoracic kyphosis and neural axis abnormalities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, the basis for this finding is unclear, and this association has been
R Widmann
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The relationship between thoracic kyphosis and Q angle with balance and falls in patients with osteoporosis [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Falls drive fragility fractures in postmenopausal osteoporosis, but integrated evidence linking thoracic kyphosis, quadriceps (Q) angle, and ultrasound-derived quadriceps size indexed to body mass index to balance and self-reported fall ...
Muhammet Şahin Elbasti +2 more
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Validity of flexicurve and motion capture for measurements of thoracic kyphosis vs standing radiographic measurements [PDF]
JOR Spine, 2020 Thoracic kyphosis varies among healthy adults and typically increases with age. Excessive kyphosis (hyperkyphosis) is associated with negative health.
Daniel M. Grindle +4 more
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Association Between Lumbar Lordosis, Thoracic Kyphosis, and Muscle Activations During Different Lower Back Exercises: An Observational Study [PDF]
MedicinaBackground and Objectives: Angular modifications in the physiological curvatures of the spine have been associated with spinal dysfunction and altered biomechanics, which may contribute to musculoskeletal complaints.
Emre Serdar Atalay +4 more
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Is Thoracic Kyphosis Relevant to Pain, Autonomic Nervous System Function, Disability, and Cervical Sensorimotor Control in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain? [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Ashokan Arumugam +2 more
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Spinal curvatures of yoga practitioners compared to control participants—a cross-sectional study [PDF]
PeerJ, 2021 Purpose The angles of thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis determine the spinal alignment in the sagittal plane. The aim of this study was to compare the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis of male and female yoga practitioners with non-practicing ...
Małgorzata Grabara
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