Overall spinal curvature is evaluated by calculating the difference between the angles of lumbar lordosis (LL) and thoracic kyphosis (TK) and is expressed as LL minus TK (LL-TK). It is unclear whether LL-TK is associated with physical function in community-dwelling older adults and whether it is more relevant than TK or LL alone.
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