Secondary analysis of change in physical function after exercise intervention in older adults with hyperkyphosis and low physical function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hyperkyphosis is common in older adults and associated with low physical function and reduced health related quality of life (HrQol). Improved kyphosis has been previously established in kyphosis-targeted interventions in randomized controlled trials in older adults with hyperkyphosis; however, evidence for improved physical function is conflicting. Few studies have investigated change in physical function after a targeted kyphosis intervention in older adults with low physical function. The primary aim in this descriptive study was to explore change in physical function after a progressive high-intensity 3-month targeted kyphosis exercise and posture training intervention in older adults with low physical function and hyperkyphosis. Secondary aims were to explore change

SUBMITTER: Gladin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7901174 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature