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The study investigated the effects of generalized joint hypermobility on respiratory function, respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, and functional capacity in healthy young adults.
Does generalized joint hypermobility reduce functional capacity, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and chest expansion in healthy young adults?
Does generalized joint hypermobility reduce functional capacity, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and chest expansion in healthy young adults?
Generalized joint hypermobility in young adults is associated with reduced functional capacity, lower forced expiratory lung volumes, and decreased expiratory muscle strength.
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GJH may reduce functional capacity and select respiratory measures in young adults; leaves open need for prospective confirmation before clinical screening.
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Kepenek-Varol et al. (2023) studied this question.
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