Comparison of thoracic kyphosis between sedentary and physically active older adults by the flexicurve method

Comparison of thoracic kyphosis between sedentary and physically active older adults by the flexicurve method

Thoracic hyperkyphosis is one of the most common postural changes, which is defined as an increase of thoracic spine curvature in the sagittal plane. The alterations that occur in the postural control system with age influence functional mobility and result in a lack of balance in older adults. The...

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Main Authors: Fabrício Marinho Bandeira, Fabrício Costa Delfino, Gustavo Azevedo Carvalho, Renato Valduga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2010-01-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
Subjects:
kyphosis
sedentary
older adults
physical activity
flexicurve.
Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/14355

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