Thoracic changes and exercise capacity in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

• Main Authors: Bruna Marques de Almeida Saraiva (Author), Thamiê Cristina Stella (Author), Geferson da Silva Araujo (Author), Evandro Fornias Sperandio (Author), Victor Zuniga Dourado (Author), Milena Carlos Vidotto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Editora Champagnat.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Introduction: The spine deformity due to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) generates respiratory mechanical limitations that may reduce the physical activity performance. Objective: To evaluate the thoracic deformity, exercise capacity and lung function in AIS patients comparing to heal...