Carol's pick: Greendale, G.A., etc. Yoga for women with hyperkphosis: Results of a pilot study. American Journal of Public Health, October 2002, Vol. 92, No. 10. pp. 1611, Peer reviewed. (Conclusion: "Measured height increased; no changes in kyphometer angle were apparent. Improvements were evident in the case of timed chair stands (faster) . . . and functional reach (longer). . . .{postulated causes of 'nonfracture' hyperkyphosis include poor posture and muscular weakness, factors targeted by the yoga intervention.
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