The reliability of quantifying upright standing postures as a baseline diagnostic clinical tool. To assess the reliability of posture across and within subjects, specifically the repeatability of spinal angles determined by digitization of images in the a
Changes in sitting posture affect shoulder range of motion. Changes in sitting posture affect shoulder ROMs in all directions tested. Greater changes in shoulder ROMs were associated with greater increase in thoracic kyphosis. These findings suggest that
Do manual therapies help low back pain? A comparative effectiveness meta-analysis. Treatments serve to motivate, reassure, and calibrate patient expectations–features that might reduce medicalization and augment self-care. Exercise with authoritativ
The control of upright postural stance in young, elderly and persons with Parkinson’s disease. The aims of the present study are twofold: (1) to compare the postural control mechanisms of young and elderly people as well as in Parkinson’s disease
Fall Prevention: Developing a fall prevention program When developing a fall prevention program, you’ll begin by identifying the people at risk for falls. This can be done using a fall risk assessment scale. A fall risk assessment and posture assess
The scoliosis test is performed as a forward bend test: The forward bend test is used most commonly in schools and by physicians to screen for scoliosis. During the test, the physician has the child bend forward slowly. The feet are kept together and knee