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Correlations between the Respiratory Function and Cervical and Lumbar Range of Motion in Elderly People

  • Park, Du-Jin (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
  • Kim, Jun-Seok (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Biomedical Science, Kaya University) ;
  • Hwang, Young-In (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Life and Health Sciences, Hoseo University)
  • Received : 2021.06.04
  • Accepted : 2021.07.17
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The respiratory function and range of joint mobility deteriorate due to aging, respectively, and the respiratory function may be related to the range of joint mobility. To the best of the authors' knowledge, there has been little research on how the deterioration of the range of joint mobility caused by aging is related directly to the respiratory function. This study investigated the relationship between the respiratory function and the range of joint motion in the cervical and lumbar regions of older adults. METHODS: Thirty-two older adults participated in the study. The forced vital capacity (peak expiratory flow: PEF and forced expiratory volume in 1 second: FEV1) and the range of cervical joint motion were assessed in all subjects. The results were analyzed using the Pearson's correlation coefficient. RESULTS: The respiratory function moderately correlated with age. A moderate correlation was observed between FEV1 and right cervical lateral flexion. PEF was moderately correlated with the lumbar lateral flexion. In addition, FEV1 correlated strongly with lumbar lateral flexion. CONCLUSION: The respiratory function was correlated with the cervical and lumbar lateral flexion. Therefore, rehabilitation of the respiratory function should involve improving the limited range of motion of the joints, and a stretching program is needed for older adults.

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This paper was supported by RESEARCH FUND offered from the Catholic University of Pusan (2020).

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