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Slower upper extremity function in older adults with hyperkyphosis negatively impacts the 6-min walk test
BACKGROUND: Approximately 30% to 40% of older adults have hyperkyphosis, defined as excessive curvature of the thoracic spine. Hyperkyphosis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine whether hyperkyphosis (Cobb’s angle) and upper extremity tasks were indepen...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2022
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9145457/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35624469 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05455-x |