The Association Between the Kyphosis Angle and Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Marije C KoeléHanna C WillemsIris M HarmsenKarin M A SwartSuzanne C van DijkPaul LipsLisette C P G M de GrootTischa J M van der CammenM Carola ZillikensNatasja M van SchoorNathalie van der VeldePublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)
A larger kyphosis angle is independently associated with a poorer physical performance at baseline and over time, and the direction of this association is unidirectional. These results emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment of hyperkyphosis to prevent further worsening of the kyphosis angle, thereby potentially preserving physical performance.