Man Ther December 2016 PMID 27475532

Is thoracic spine posture associated with shoulder pain, range of motion and function? A systematic review.

Eva Barrett, Mary O'Keeffe, Kieran O'Sullivan, Jeremy Lewis, Karen McCreesh

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The discussions exhibit high engagement with mentions of specific findings, like the lack of significant relationship between thoracic kyphosis and shoulder pain, and highlight the clinical implications, such as limited long-term effects of posture adjustments. The tone varies from supportive to critical, reflecting the ongoing debate about the study's impact on practice.

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Most discussions acknowledge the review's finding that thoracic posture is not a strong contributor to shoulder pain, supporting the article's conclusions.

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The discussions show high interest due to debates on posture's role in shoulder health and references to studies and evidence within the review.

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ImpactModerate impact

While some debates address the relevance of posture correction, the overall discussions reflect moderate impact on clinical perceptions and future research directions.

Abstract in brief

This systematic review examined whether the shape of the thoracic spine (specifically kyphosis) is linked to shoulder pain, range of motion (ROM), and function, finding little evidence of a strong connection.
The review found that people with shoulder pain do not consistently have different levels of thoracic kyphosis compared to those without pain, although some studies suggest slouched postures can limit shoulder ROM.
While reducing thoracic kyphosis may temporarily improve shoulder ROM, the current evidence mainly comes from short-term studies, and more high-quality research is needed to understand the long-term impact on shoulder health.]

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RT @McCreesh_Karen: @ERabiller @JeremyLewisPT This one examines the role of thoracic posture and shoulder pain https://t.co/OfbIjjyJ11

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Professor Jeremy Lewis PhD FCSP

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RT @McCreesh_Karen: @ERabiller @JeremyLewisPT This one examines the role of thoracic posture and shoulder pain https://t.co/OfbIjjyJ11

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Karen McCreesh

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@ERabiller @JeremyLewisPT This one examines the role of thoracic posture and shoulder pain https://t.co/OfbIjjyJ11

Nov 4, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 5,859 followers View post →

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Guillaume Christe

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RT @GregLehman: @stoneb26 @Retlouping I'm pretty sure @kieranosull has a paper on forward head posture and shoulder pain. Related the rela…

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Greg Lehman

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@stoneb26 @Retlouping I'm pretty sure @kieranosull has a paper on forward head posture and shoulder pain. Related the related articles https://t.co/3zVeWjqwd6

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Romualdo Castillo-Lozano

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La cifosis torácica no contribuye al desarrollo dolor hombro. Si bien existe evidencia de q la reducción de la cifosis torácica facilita una mayor ROM del hombro, esto se basa en estudios de sesión única cuya relevancia clínica a largo plazo no está clara. https://t.co/xfXoNmnZCA

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