Association between preterm birth and thoracic musculoskeletal static alterations in adolescents

CONCLUSION: Adolescents born prematurely presented greater thoracic musculoskeletal static alterations compared to those born at term. Factors associated with these alterations were: very low birth weight and longer duration of mechanical ventilation in the neonatal unit.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research