Kyphosis, an excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine, is increasingly recognised as a significant factor affecting physical function in older adults. Characterised not only by postural ...

Kyphosis is a term used to describe marked curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane that results in an abnormally rounded back. A certain degree of kyphosis is normally present at the thoracic and ...

Kyphosis occurs in Children, Adolescents and Adults. Adolescent girls: Those with poor posture, who are at greater risk for postural kyphosis. Boys: Those between the ages of 10 and 15, who are at ...