Article

In addition to pulmonary involvement, adults with cystic fibrosis
(CF) are at higher risk of developing skeletal muscle dysfunction, nutritional
depletion, and bone and joint disease. OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to assess the
correlation between posture, balance, and peripheral muscle function in adults
with CF. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 14 clinically stable patients who
were subjected to postural assessment (photogrammetry), stabilometry, and
peripheral muscle function. RESULTS: Comparing the right and left sides of the
body, there were significant differences for the following variables: horizontal
and vertical head alignments; heel angle; and vertical alignment of the trunk (p
< 0.001 for all). Variables that represent the head-trunk position and the
position of the lower limbs showed correlations with stabilometric parameters.
The strongest correlation was observed between the vertical alignment of the body
and the medial-lateral range (rho = -0.73; p = 0.002). We also noted a
significant correlation between the quadriceps muscle strength and the medial
lateral range (rho = -0.69; p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: In adults with CF, it is
possible that the imbalance occurs by both distortion of the head-trunk
relationship and lower extremity abnormalities as noted by the reduced quadriceps
muscle strength.

Langue : ANGLAIS