Thoracic Kyphosis and Physical Function: The Framingham Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the association between thoracic kyphosis and physical function.

Design

Prospective cohort.

Setting

Framingham, Massachusetts.

Participants

Framingham Heart Study Offspring and Third Generation cohort members who had computed tomography (CT) performed between 2002 and 2005 and physical function assessed a mean 3.4 years later (N = 1,100; mean age 61 ± 8, range 50-85).

Measurements

Thoracic kyphosis (Cobb angle, T4-T12) was measured in degrees using supine CT scout images. Participants were categorized according to Cobb angle to compare those in the highest quartile (Q4, most-severe kyphosis) with those in the lowest quartiles (Q1-Q3). Quick walking speed (m/s), chair-stand time (seconds), grip strength (kg), and self-reported impair

SUBMITTER: Lorbergs AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5641235 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature