09/03/2026
π‘ This study revealed significant age-related changes in spinal alignment and ROM over 10 years, particularly the increase in thoracic kyphosis, reduction in lumbar lordosis, and decline in extension ROM.
ππ» This is from the new paper "Longitudinal changes in spinal kyphosis, lordosis, and range of motion in aging populations: a 10-year study" by Nakashima et al 2026
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