Effect of adding diaphragmatic breathing to corrective exercises on kyphotic angle and diaphragmatic excursion in postmenopausal kyphotic women: A randomized controlled trial
Samia S. Rashed,
Fahema M. Okeel,
Amel M. Yousef
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundAge‐related thoracic kyphosis can impair posture, diaphragmatic excursion, respiratory function, and overall quality of life (QoL).PurposeThis randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the effects of corrective exercises alone versus combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises on thoracic kyphosis, diaphragmatic excursion, thoracic pain, and QoL in postmenopausal kyphotic women.MethodsForty postmenopausal women diagnosed with thoracic kyphosis were randomly divided into two groups. Group A rec… Show more
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