Key result
Generalized joint hypermobility in healthy young adults was associated with significant differences in 6-Minute Walk Test distance (p=0.017), FVC (p=0.001), and FEV1 (p=0.001) compared to controls.
Why the study?
Connective tissue involvement in joint hypermobility alters ligament laxity and tendon extensibility, but its effects on respiratory function and functional capacity in healthy young adults required investigation.
Does generalized joint hypermobility affect functional capacity, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and chest expansion in healthy young adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=60)
Does generalized joint hypermobility affect functional capacity, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and chest expansion in healthy young adults?
p-value: p=0.017 for 6MWT, 0.001 for FVC and FEV1
Generalized joint hypermobility in young adults is associated with reduced functional capacity, pulmonary function, and maximal expiratory pressure compared to healthy controls.
Should not yet change practice in healthy young adults; leaves open whether GJH affects long-term cardiorespiratory outcomes.
Aim: Genetic involvement of connective tissue containing elastin, collagen, and fibrils in joint hypermobility determines the tightness and laxity of the ligaments, thereby increasing the possibility of injuries by affecting the stability of joint capsules and the extensibility of tendons. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) on respiratory function, respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, and functional capacity in healthy young adults.Material and Method: Thirty subjects aged between 18-25 years with a four or higher Beighton Score were included as the GJH group, and 30 healthy age-gender volunteers with three or lower scores were included as the control group. Functional capacity was measured with the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), the quadriceps muscle strength with a digital dynamometer, pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength with a spirometry, and chest expansion with a tapeline.Results: There were significant differences in the 6MWT distance (p=0.017), FVC (p=0.001), FEV1 (p=0.001), and MEP (p0.05). There is a significant difference in the xiphoid (p
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Şırayder et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Generalized joint hypermobility (n=60). Generalized joint hypermobility vs. Healthy volunteers without generalized joint hypermobility (Beighton Score ≤3) was evaluated on 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) distance, FVC, and FEV1 (p=0.017 for 6MWT, 0.001 for FVC and FEV1). Generalized joint hypermobility in healthy young adults was associated with significant differences in 6-Minute Walk Test distance (p=0.017), FVC (p=0.001), and FEV1 (p=0.001) compared to controls.
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