Study of Hyperkyphosis, Exercise and Function (SHEAF) Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Multimodal Spine-Strengthening Exercise in Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis
Author(s) -
Wendy B. Katzman,
Eric Vittinghoff,
Deborah M. Kado,
Anne L. Schafer,
Shirley Wong,
Amy Gladin,
Nancy E. Lane
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1538-6724
pISSN - 0031-9023
DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20150171
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , kyphosis , randomization , physical medicine and rehabilitation , intervention (counseling) , surgery , radiography , nursing , psychiatry
Hyperkyphosis negatively affects health status, physical mobility, and quality of life, but there is no standard protocol for treating people with hyperkyphosis. Treatment options include targeted exercise.
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