Mellin G, Harjula R
Scand J Rehabil Med. 1987;19(2):89-92.
Mobility and kyphosis of the thoracic spine were correlated with lung function in 185 men and 87 women not suffering from respiratory disease. Curvatures of the spine were measured goniometrically with inclinometers and a compass, and lung function by spirometry. Vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in 1 sec had significant positive correlations only with forward and lateral flexion. The strongest correlations were with forward flexion (r = 0.16 to 0.24, p less than 0.05). The results and possible advantages of mobilizing the thoracic spine in pathological conditions of the lungs and the spine are discussed.
对185名男性和87名未患呼吸系统疾病的女性进行研究，发现胸椎的活动度和后凸畸形与肺功能相关。使用倾角仪和罗盘通过角度测量法测量脊柱弯曲度，通过肺活量测定法测量肺功能。肺活量和1秒用力呼气量仅与前屈和侧屈呈显著正相关。最强的相关性是与前屈（r = 0.16至0.24，p <0.05）。本文讨论了在肺部和脊柱病理状况下活动胸椎的结果及可能的益处。
