Scheuermann Kyphosis in Adults

How a structural thoracic curve affects adult care, exercise choices, and indications for specialist review.

Scheuermann kyphosis develops during growth and involves wedging or endplate changes in several vertebrae. After skeletal maturity, exercise is unlikely to reshape the vertebral bodies, but symptoms, strength, fitness, movement options, and function can still improve.

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