Comparison of thorasis kyphosis and postural stiffness between elderly females and males in Tehran elderly recreation association

• Main Authors: Minoo Khalkhali zavieh (Author), Somayeh Mahmoodiaghdam (Author), Maryam Nodehi (Author), Shiva Mosavi (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Fag: article
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Background and Aim: Hyperkyphosis can lead to reduced respiratory capacity, postural disturbance and increased risk of falling. Despite the evidences about the more postural stiffness and kyphosis in elderly compared with young subjects and despite the known role of sex hormones and menopause in low...