Postural deviations in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

RATIONALE: While upper back pain in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suggests that postural dysfunction is a potential cause, the extent of postural deviation in COPD is unknown. OBJECTIVE: This study compared postural measurements in people with COPD to healthy controls and explored the relationship between posture deviations and pain in COPD. METHODS: Participants with COPD and age, gender, BMI and comorbidity-matched healthy …