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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Autores principales: Fukuoka, Yoshimi, Katzman, Wendy B., Gladin, Amy, Lane, Nancy E., Kado, Deborah M., Oh, Yoo Jung
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2022
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Research
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

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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

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