KMID : 1195020180140020017
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Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2018 Volume.14 No. 2 p.17 ~ p.24
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The Relationship Between Forward Head Posture and Pulmonary Function in Young Women
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Kim Se-Yoon
Kim Nan-Soo
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between forward head posture and pulmonary function in young women.
Methods: Thirty-three young women participated in this study. The participants were grouped into non-forward head posture, mild forward head posture, and moderate-severe forward head posture groups. The craniovertebral angle (CVA) and pulmonary function were measured using ImageJ and a spirometer, respectively.
Results: Statistically significant differences in the participants¡¯ forced expiratory volume for one second (FEV1) and predicted forced expiratory volume for one second (predicted FEV1) were found among the three groups. No statistically significant differences in the participants¡¯ forced vital capacity (FVC), predicted forced vital capacity (predicted FVC), FEV1/FVC, and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were found among the three groups. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between CVA and FVC and among the predicted FVC, FEV1, and predicted FEV1.
Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate that severe forward head posture has a negative effect on pulmonary function in young women.
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KEYWORD
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Forward head posture, Craniovertebral angle, Pulmonary function
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