An exploration of factors related to body image in patients with vertebral fragility fractures (VFF); kyphosis severity, age, and gender

Heaven, S., Hannink, E. and Newman, M. (2025) An exploration of factors related to body image in patients with vertebral fragility fractures (VFF); kyphosis severity, age, and gender. Physiotherapy, 126 (S1). p. 101619. Full text not available from this repository.

Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2025.101619

Abstract

Purpose: Vertebral fragility fractures due to osteoporosis that alter vertebral shape and spinal curvature, can negatively impact self-perceived body image and QoL. This study explores the relationships between kyphosis, age, and gender with self-perceived body image.

Item Type: Article
Journal / Publication Title: Physiotherapy
Publisher: Elsevier
ISSN: 1873-1465
Departments: Institute of Health > Rehabilitation and Sport Science
Additional Information: Conference abstract 400. S. Heaven, University of Cumbria, UK.
Depositing User: Insight Administrator
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Date Deposited: 04 Apr 2025 08:55
Last Modified: 04 Apr 2025 09:42
URI: https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8747
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