Ortop Traumatol Rehabil. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):351-60. doi: 10.5604/15093492.1112959. Truszczyńska A1, Drzał-Grabiec J2, Rąpała K3, Tarnowski A4, Górniak K5, Białecki J6. Abstract BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is the most common disorder of the musculoskeletal system. A unilateral change in the hip joint changes the position of the pelvis and spine, and therefore the patient’s body posture. Due to the […]
Rotsalai Kanlayanaphotporn, Ph.D. Journal of Bodyowrk and Movement Therapies April 2014 Volume 18, Issue 2, Pages 239–243 Summary Objective To assess the effect of slouched sitting on shoulder range of motion (ROM). Method 30 asymptomatic males aged between 18 and 35 years with no history of shoulder problems within the last 6 months. Shoulder ROMs […]
by KING 5 HealthLink Posted on April 11, 2014 at 4:55 PM Updated Tuesday, Apr 15 at 12:15 PM Poor posture can take a serious toll on your spine, shoulders, hips and knees. Today, young people are more at risk for poor posture because of tablets, phones and video games. Dr. Steven Weiniger offers some simple […]
By Jasper Sidhu, BSc, DC Dynamic Chiropractic – February 15, 2014, Vol. 32, Issue 04 Full Story A bad posture is one of the more common complaints I see in my office. In a previous article [Aug. 1, 2013], I looked at the impact of a slouched posture, and identified the key contributors of a […]
Gait Posture. 2014 Apr;39(4):1069-73. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.01.009. Epub 2014 Jan 25. Quek J1, Brauer SG2, Clark R3, Treleaven J2. Abstract There is evidence to implicate the role of the cervical spine in influencing postural control, however the underlying mechanisms are unknown. The aim of this study was to explore standing postural control mechanisms in older adults […]
Maíta M. Vaz, BSc Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 94, Issue 12 , Pages 2465-2470, December 2013 Abstract Objective To assess the influence of diabetic neuropathy (DN) on balance and functional strength in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2). Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Diabetes outpatient unit. Participants Adults (N=62; age range, 40–65y): […]
January 2014 Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 1, Pages 129–140 Exercise for Improving Age-Related Hyperkyphotic Posture: A Systematic Review Abstract Objective To evaluate previous research to determine if exercise can improve preexisting hyperkyphosis by decreasing the angle of thoracic kyphosis in adults aged ≥45 years. Data Sources PubMed, Embase, and the […]
José Luís Pimentel do Rosário, PhD Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 56-61, January 2014 Summary Introduction The study of posture is not an easy task, mainly because postural assessment is still scientifically inaccurate. Photographs of bipedalism in the frontal and sagittal planes are one of the most widely […]
A population-based study of adult Fábio Araújo, MSc The Spine Journal Available online 30 January 2014 Abstract Background Context: Sagittal standing posture is associated with musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life. However, the frequency and determinants of suboptimal sagittal alignment outside the clinical context remain to be clarified. Purpose To estimate the association of sociodemographic, […]
Mariana C. Ferreira1 Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy Print version ISSN 1413-3555 Braz. J. Phys. Ther. vol.18 no.1 São Carlos Jan./Feb. 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-35552012005000137 ABSTRACT Background: Migraine and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are reported to be associated. However, there are no reports on the association among migraines, TMDs and changes in body posture. Objectives : To assess […]
Tobias Baierle BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013, 14:282 Abstract Background In therapeutic settings, patients with shoulder pain often exhibit deficient coordinative abilities in their trunk and lower extremities. The aim of the study was to investigate 1) if there is a connection between shoulder pain and deficits in balance ability and postural stability, 2) if pain intensity […]
A scoping review Abboud J,et al. Cephalalgia. 2013 Dec;33(16):1319-36. doi: 10.1177/0333102413492913. Epub 2013 Jun 26. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Individuals with tension-type headache (TTH), in addition to headache pain, typically suffer from pericranial muscle tenderness and increased cervical muscle tone. Physical and physiological outcomes related to musculoskeletal function, however, are not commonly assessed in clinical studies and […]
A systematic review Rocha CP,et al. J Oral Rehabil. 2013 Nov;40(11):875-81. doi: 10.1111/joor.12104. Epub 2013 Oct 7. Abstract The objective of this systematic review was to find sufficient evidence to deny or accept the association between the head and cervical posture and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and thus assist health professionals in the evaluation and treatment […]
Jentzsch T,et al. BMC Med Imaging. 2013 Nov 5;13(1):34. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24188071/ Full Text Article PDF Abstract BACKGROUND: Correct sagittal alignment with a balanced pelvis and spine is crucial in the management of spinal disorders. The pelvic incidence (PI) describes the sagittal pelvic alignment and is position-independent. It has barely been […]
Authors: Ana I. De-La-Llave-Rincón, PT1, César Fernández-De-Las-PeÑas, PT, PhD1, Domingo Palacios-CeÑa, MSc2, Joshua A. Cleland, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT3, AFFILIATIONS: 1 Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain; Clinical Researcher, Esthesiology Laboratory of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain. 2 Professor, Department of Health Sciences II, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain. 3 Professor, Department of […]
June Quek Manual Therapy Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 65-71, February 2013 Abstract It is unclear how age-related postural changes such as thoracic spine kyphosis influence cervical range-of-motion (ROM) in patients with cervical spine dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to explore the mediating effects of forward head posture (FHP) on the relationship […]
Eva-Maj M, et al. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2013 Oct;113(10):2487-99. doi: 10.1007/s00421-013-2683-y. Epub 2013 Jun 29. Affiliation Unit for Specialized Pain Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, 221 85, Lund, Sweden, eva-maj.malmstrom@med.lu.se. Abstract PURPOSE: We wanted to explore the specific proprioceptive effect of cervical pain on sensorimotor control. Sensorimotor control comprises proprioceptive feedback, […]
Authors Park E, et al. Show all Journal PLoS One. 2012;7(8):e41583. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0041583. Epub 2012 Aug 1. Affiliation Biomechanics and Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States of America. Abstract BACKGROUND: Studies of human upright posture typically have stressed the need to control ankle and hip joints to achieve postural stability. Recent studies, however, suggest […]