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

Samantha Heaven; E. Hannink; M. Newman

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2025.101619

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

Samantha Heaven
, E. Hannink
, M. Newman

University of Cumbria

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	101619
Journal	Physiotherapy
Volume	126
Early online date	27 Mar 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2025.101619
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2025

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