Correlation Between Craniovertebral Angle (CVA), Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), And Chest Expansion In Rounded Shoulder Patients
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Aim: Rounded shoulder posture is a common musculoskeletal issue affecting many individuals worldwide. aims to investigate the correlation between craniovertebral angle (CVA), pulmonary function tests (PFT), and chest expansion in individuals with rounded shoulder posture.
Methodology: A total of 40 rounded shoulder patients were recruited for this study. CVA, PFT parameters (including forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV1], and peak expiratory flow [PEF], and chest expansion measurements were recorded for each participant
Result: Statistical analyses were performed to determine the relationship between CVA, PFT results, and chest expansion. Our findings suggest 0.0374 and p value 0.0009. Understanding these correlations can aid in developing targeted interventions for individuals with rounded shoulder posture to improve respiratory function and overall musculoskeletal health.
Conclusion: The negative correlation observed between CVA and PFT values highlights the detrimental impact of forward head posture on pulmonary function, with decreased CVA associated with reduced lung volumes and flow rate
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