The Association Between Physical Function and Hyperkyphosis in Older Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Tayebeh RoghaniDiane D AllenAmy GladinAlireza RahimiMarziyeh MehrabiZahra Sadat RezaeianZiba FarajzadeganWendy B KatzmanPublished in: Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001) (2023)
Hyperkyphosis was associated with lower physical function in older females. Three cohort studies suggest that greater kyphosis angles may predict greater loss of physical function over time. These results imply that therapies that help to minimize hyperkyphosis may help preserve function in older females.