Effect of forward shoulder posture on pulmonary capacities of females

Ghanbari, Ali; Ghaffarinejad, Farahnaz; Mohammadi, Farshid; Khorrami, Mojdeh; Sobhani, Sobhan

doi:10.1136/bjsm.2007.040915

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“…43 The aforementioned studies hence provide evidence of an association between FHP and rounded shoulders, 5,52 between FHP and thoracic kyphosis, 27,46 and between rounded shoulders and thoracic kyphosis. 19,25,26 To the best of our knowledge, only 4 papers were found that best supported the objective of this review. As can be observed in Tables 1 and 2, there is heterogeneity in the methods employed by these studies to observe posture; thus, we could not reach a definitive conclusion regarding the cause of FHP, FSP, or thoracic kyphosis, that is, what happens first among the 3 and what happens next.…”

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“…51 FSP can be associated with FHP, 52 increased thoracic kyphotic posture, 19,25,26 or both 12,15 (Table 3). The scapula has been found to be anteriorly tilted, downwardly rotated, and protracted during elevation of the arm in persons with FHP.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Assumption of a neutral head posture might be biomechanically beneficial while performing loaded isometric shoulder flexion activities to reduce work-related neck and shoulder pain. 32 Forward Shoulder Posture FSP can be linked to, among other factors, repetitive overhead activities, backpack carriage, bad habit, mouth breathing, computer and laptop use, and prolonged study hours 19,29,39,40 (Table 1).…”

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“…7,19 This muscle imbalance leads to alteration in the scapular and glenohumeral orientation, as well as kinematics, 41,42 thus increasing the risk of developing neck, shoulder, and nonspecific arm pain. Also, reduction of range of motion and loss of function have been reported.…”

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“…If the acromion processes are more anteriorly positioned compared with the mastoid processes, a condition known as forward shoulder posture (FSP) or rounded shoulders or protracted shoulders 11,15 occurs (Fig 3); this condition is characterized by protracted, internally rotated, anteriorly tilted, elevated, and abducted scapula along with winging of scapula. 15,18,19 This poor alignment of the shoulders leads to greater torque production by gravitational forces, which is being offset by greater internal forces generated by muscles and other soft tissues around the shoulder.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Association Between Forward Head, Rounded Shoulders, and Increased Thoracic Kyphosis: A Review of the Literature

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Veqar

2017

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: The purpose of this review was to explore the association between forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. Methods: The PubMed, ERIC, and Cochrane databases were searched using the key words posture, head, shoulder, forward scapular posture, and thoracic kyphosis through December 2016. Results: Our initial search yielded 6840 research studies, 6769 of which were excluded because they either were duplicates or did not satisfy the inclusion criteria. After the abstracts of the remaining studies were read, 15 were assessed for eligibility, and only 4 papers were included in the present review. Cervical lordosis values were found to be significantly associated with thoracic kyphosis values. Also, there were significant correlations between rounded shoulders and increased thoracic kyphosis. Conclusion: Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis can exist alone or in any combination. (J Chiropr Med 2017;16:220-229)

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Investigation of the relationship between spinal posture and mobility to respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary functions in unilateral breast cancer surgery survivors: a cross-sectional study

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Felekoglu,

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Impact of occlusal stabilization splints on global body posture: a prospective clinical trial

Hampe,

Fürstberger,

Kordsmeyer

et al. 2024

Clin Oral Invest

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Objectives Body posture of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) has been investigated using different methods, whereas outcome and conclusions were controversial. The present clinical trial aimed to investigate the effects of splint therapy on global body posture. Materials and methods 24 subjects (20 females, 4 males; age 24.2 ± 4.0 years) with TMD symptoms were examined clinically (RDC/TMD) and subsequently, splint fabrication was initiated. Along with routine therapy, all subjects underwent three-dimensional pre- and post-treatment full body scans in standing and upright sitting posture using a Vitus Smart XXL 3D scanner. Each scan was acquired in triplicate and evaluated in duplicate, measuring twelve standing and nine sitting postural parameters. Influencing factors were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), and additional Bland-Altman analyses verified the significance of the ANOVA results. Results The increase of Forward Head angles and the decrease of Round Shoulders angles were consistent for both positions and sides. Forward Head angles were significantly influenced by limited mandibular mobility and myofascial pain. Round Shoulders angles showed a significant correlation with myofascial pain, joint noises and the absence of limited mandibular mobility. Conclusion The influence of occlusal splints on global posture is limited and only small effects on cervicocranial parameters were found. In the present study, the average head position of post treatment measurements was more centered on the body’s core, whereas the shoulders were tilted more anteriorly. Clinical relevance Understanding the limited influence of occlusal splints on cervicocranial parameters underscores the need for multimodal treatment strategies for TMD patients.

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Effect of forward shoulder posture on pulmonary capacities of females

Cited by 24 publications

References 14 publications

Association Between Forward Head, Rounded Shoulders, and Increased Thoracic Kyphosis: A Review of the Literature

Association Between Forward Head, Rounded Shoulders, and Increased Thoracic Kyphosis: A Review of the Literature

Investigation of the relationship between spinal posture and mobility to respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary functions in unilateral breast cancer surgery survivors: a cross-sectional study

Impact of occlusal stabilization splints on global body posture: a prospective clinical trial

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