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kyphosis

Exaggerated outward curvature of the upper spine, causing a hunched appearance. It is usually due to spinal disease, arthritis, or bad posture.


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Sitting in a reclined position with the head and neck supported provides kyphotic residents with a social link to their surroundings.
A slouched thoracolumbar kyphotic posture increases the bases of support during sitting.
Sitting in a reclined position with the head and neck supported provides kyphotic residents with a social link to their surroundings.
 
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