Hyperkyphosis
National Institutes of Health
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SummaryA 6-month randomized controlled trial of spine-strengthening exercise and posture training reduced both radiographic and…
The present study aims to qualitatively review the contributing factors and health implications of age-related hyperkyphosis. We…
BACKGROUND
Age-related hyperkyphosis has been associated with poor physical function and is a well-established predictor of…
SYNOPSIS
Age-related hyperkyphosis is an exaggerated anterior curvature in the thoracic spine that occurs commonly with advanced…
Context Whether kyphosis portends poor outcomes for particular groups of women is unclear. Contribution This long-term follow-up…
OBJECTIVES: To assess whether a specifically designed yoga intervention can reduce hyperkyphosis.
Key Summary Points Hyperkyphosis is a common geriatric condition that affects as many as 20% to 40% of older adults…
It is unknown whether kyphosis of the thoracic spine is an independent risk factor for future osteoporotic fractures. In 596…
STUDY DESIGN
This was a prospective study of two cohort groups of patients (one group receiving anterior instrumentation and the…
To determine if the severity of osteoporosis and its resultant hyperkyphosis cause measurable impairment of lung function, 74…