The Relationship Between Thoracic Kyphosis Angle and Shoulder Pain

The Relationship Between Thoracic Kyphosis Angle and Shoulder Pain, Range of Motion, Isokinetic Muscle Strength, and Functionality

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between increased thoracic kyphosis and these factors.

Thoracic kyphosis angle was assessed with a manual inclinometer, shoulder pain severity with a Visual Analog Scale, shoulder range of motion with a manual goniometer, shoulder isokinetic strength with an isokinetic dynamometer, and upper extremity function with the Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire.

Inclusion criteria:

• Being between 18 and 60 years of age,
• Having a thoracic kyphosis angle greater than 40°,
• Voluntary participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria:

• Having a diagnosis of neuromuscular disorder of the spine and upper extremities,
• Having received treatment for any spinal cord or upper extremity pathology in the last year,
• Systemic diseases or connective tissue disorders,
• Being pregnant.