Eva-Maj Malmström European Journal of Applied Physiology December 2015, Volume 115, Issue 12, pp 2491–2503 Abstract PURPOSE: Long-term use of unfavorable postures, congenital deformations and degenerative processes associated with aging or disease may generate an increased thoracic curvature resulting in pain and disability. We wanted to examine whether a slouched postural alignment with increased thoracic […]
Neurosurgery. 2015 Oct;77 Suppl 4:S164-72. doi: 10.1227/NEU.0000000000000944. Ailon T Abstract : Thoracic kyphosis tends to increase with age. Hyperkyphosis is defined as excessive curvature of the thoracic spine and may be associated with adverse health effects. Hyperkyphosis in isolation or as a component of degenerative kyphoscoliosis has important implications for the surgical management of adult […]
Asian Journal of Multidiciplinary Studies Vol 3, No 6 (2015) Steven David Roffers, J. Michael Menke, David Houston Morris Abstract OBJECTIVE: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was designed to test effects of specific thoracic (T1 to T5) manipulations using an Activator instrument for changes in diastolic and systolic blood pressure, blood pressure classification, and pulse […]
May 20, 2015—Denver, Colorado—Smokers with vertebral fractures are at increased risk of thoracic kyphosis. This outcome of a comparative study was reported at the International Conference of the American Thoracic Society from May 15 – 20. Elizabeth Anne Regan, MD, PhD of National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, explained that severe chest deformity has been associated […]
Breast size, thoracic kyphosis & thoracic spine pain – association & relevance of bra fitting in post-menopausal women: a correlational study Linda Spencer Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2013, 21:20 doi:10.1186/2045-709X-21-20 Abstract Background Menopause would seem to exist as a period of accelerated changes for women and their upper torso mechanics. Whether these anthropometric changes reflect […]
Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2015; 11: 137–144. Published online 2015 Jan 12. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S69579 PMCID: PMC4296956 Acute effects of single and multiple level thoracic manipulations on chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial Rungthip Puntumetakul, Thavatchai Suvarnnato, Phurichaya Werasirirat, Sureeporn Uthaikhup, Junichiro Yamauchi, and Rose Boucaut Abstract Background Thoracic spine manipulation has become a popular […]
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery December 2014Volume 23, Issue 12, Pages e300–e307 Kenichi Otoshi, MD, PhD Background Kyphosis is a cause of scapular dyskinesis, which can induce various shoulder disorders, including subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). This study aimed to clarify the impact of kyphosis on SIS with use of cross-sectional data from the Locomotive […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Aug;22(3):141-53. doi: 10.1179/2042618613Y.0000000043. Thoracic manipulation versus mobilization in patients with mechanical neck pain: a systematic review. Young JL, Walker D, Snyder S, Daly K. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: Thoracic manipulation is widely used in physical therapy and has been shown to be effective at addressing mechanical neck pain. However, thoracic […]
Eur Spine J. 2014 Jul;23(7):1414-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3251-9. Epub 2014 Mar 1. Imagama S, Hasegawa Y, Wakao N, Hirano K, Muramoto A, Ishiguro N. Abstract PURPOSE: The relationship between spine and shoulder motion has not been well evaluated. The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationships among thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis, spinal range […]
Scapular Kinematics Pre–and Post–Thoracic Thrust Manipulation in Individuals With and Without Shoulder Impingement Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study Authors: Melina N. Haik, PT, MS Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 7 Pages: 475-487 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4760 Journal Reference Study Design Randomized controlled trial with immediate follow-up. Objectives To evaluate the immediate effects […]
Immediate Changes in Neck Pain Intensity and Widespread Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Bilateral Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Thoracic Thrust Manipulation vs Non–Thrust Mobilization Jaime Salom-Moreno, PT, PhD Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 37, Issue 5 , Pages 312-319, June 2014 Journal Reference Abstract Objective The purpose […]
Comparative short-term effects of two thoracic spinal manipulation techniques in subjects with chronic mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial Amaloha Casanova-Méndez Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 331-337, August 2014 Abstract Spinal Manipulation (SM) has been purported to decrease pain and improve function in subjects with non-specific neck pain. Previous research has […]
Salvatori R, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May 10. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Study Design Case report. Background Thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to be an effective intervention for individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain. Case Description The patient was a 46 year-old female referred to outpatient physical therapy 2-months following […]
Occup Med (Lond). 2015 Mar;65(2):122-5. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqu151. Epub 2014 Oct 24. N Fouquet PMID: 25344959 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqu151 Abstract Background: Back pain has long been identified as a major occupational health issue, but there are few prevalence studies on thoracic spine pain (TSP). The epidemiological surveillance of musculoskeletal disorders implemented in 2002 by the French Institute […]
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice February 2014 Volume 19, Issue 1, Pages 10–17 Eva Barrett Abstract Background A wide array of instruments are available for non-invasive thoracic kyphosis measurement. Guidelines for selecting outcome measures for use in clinical and research practice recommend that properties such as validity and reliability are considered. This systematic review reports on […]
January 2014 Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 1, Pages 129–140 Exercise for Improving Age-Related Hyperkyphotic Posture: A Systematic Review Abstract Objective To evaluate previous research to determine if exercise can improve preexisting hyperkyphosis by decreasing the angle of thoracic kyphosis in adults aged ≥45 years. Data Sources PubMed, Embase, and the […]