A Comparative Study of Thoracic Kyphosis Angles and Respiratory Muscle Strength of Elderly Women

• Main Authors: Vanessa das Graças de Assis Bastos (Author), Erika Baptista Gomes (Author), Renato Valduga (Author), Otávio de Toledo Nóbrega (Author), Gustavo de Azevedo Carvalho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The increase in thoracic kyphosis and the decrease in respiratory muscle strength are among the most frequently observed physiological changes in the elderly. The aim of this study was to compare thoracic kyphosis angle and respiratory muscle strength measurements among women who do physical activit...