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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2022

Slower upper extremity function in older adults with hyperkyphosis negatively impacts the 6-min walk test.

Yoshimi Fukuoka, Wendy B Katzman, Amy Gladin, Nancy E Lane, Deborah M Kado, Yoo Jung Oh

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Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yoshimi FukuokaDepartment of Physiological Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, 2 Koret Way, N631, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA. Yoshimi.fukuoka@ucsf.edu.
Wendy B KatzmanDepartment of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA.
Amy GladinSan Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, San Francisco, CA, 94118, USA.
Nancy E LaneCenter for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Medicine, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
Deborah M KadoDepartment of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA and Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Veterans Health Administration, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA.
Yoo Jung OhDepartment of Communication, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
University of California, Davis · USAmerican Physical Therapy Association · USKaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center · USStanford University · USUniversity of California, San Francisco · US

Funding

Study of Hyperkyphosis, Exercise and Function - SHEAFR01AG041921 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI KATZMAN, WENDY BETH · 2012 to 2016
$2.4M
Mentoring and research in applying digital technologies to prevent chronic IllnessesK24NR015812 · NINR · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI FUKUOKA, YOSHIMI · 2015 to 2020
$930k
Alzheimer's Association AARGD-NTF-20-684334NIA NIH HHS R01 AG041921NIA NIH HHS RO1AG041921NINR NIH HHS K24 NR015812NINR NIH HHS K24NR015812
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundApproximately 30% to 40% of older adults have hyperkyphosis, defined as excessive curvature of the thoracic spine. Hyperkyphosis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine whether hyperkyphosis (Cobb's angle) and upper extremity tasks were independently associated with the 6-min walk test (6MWT) in community-dwelling older adults with hyperkyphosis.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, we studied 71 women and 28 men aged 60-87 from the study of hyperkyphosis, exercise, and function trial (SHEAF) who had kyphosis, 3 timed upper extremity tasks and the 6MWT assessed at their baseline visit. We used standing lateral spine radiographs and a standardized protocol for thoracic kyphosis (T4-T12) to measure Cobb angle of kyphosis. In addition, 3 activity of daily living (ADL) extremity tests (putting on and removing a laboratory coat, picking up a penny from the floor, and lifting a 7-lb. book to a shelf) were used.

resultsThe mean ± SD age was 70.1 ± 6.1 years. The mean ± SD Cobb angle of kyphosis was 57.4 ± 12.5 degrees. On average ± SD, the participants walked 504.8 ± 84.2 m in 6 min and took 2.4 ± 2.2 prescription medications. The mean ± SD height was 164.7 ± 8.5 cm, weight was 68.7 ± 13.1 kg, and BMI was 25.2 ± 4.0 kg/m

conclusionsWhile kyphosis was not associated with the 6MWT, timed tests of upper extremity function indicated that upper body dynamics can affect walking performance. In addition, sociodemographic factors and the number of prescribed medications were significant contributing factors to the 6MWT in older adults with mild to moderate hyperkyphosis. These results illustrate multifactorial influences on physical performance and the need for an integrated and targeted approach in helping older hyperkyphotic adults maintain healthy physical functioning as they age.

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KyphosisAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSpineUpper ExtremityWalk Test6-min walk testCobb angleHyperkyphosisKyphosisOlder adultsPhysical functionUpper extremity task

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