Development of the postural habits and awareness scale: a reliability and validity study

Bayar, Banu; Güp, Asalet Aybüke; Oruk, Dilara Özen; Dongaz, Özge Ipek; Doğu, Eralp; Bayar, Kılıçhan

doi:10.1080/10803548.2022.2082694

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“…Numerous studies examining correct sitting postures have employed various methodologies in recent years. The questionnaire approach for assessing good body posture and related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) involves the use of structured surveys to gather subjective information from individuals regarding their sitting or standing habits, ergonomic practices, and experiences of discomfort or pain [16][17][18]. These questionnaires typically inquire about the frequency and duration of prolonged sitting or standing, the use of ergonomic furniture, and the presence of any musculoskeletal symptoms.…”

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A Photogrammetric Assessment of Incorrect Sitting Posture Leading to Low Back Pain

Markova,

Markov,

Petrova

et al. 2024

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The prolonged static sitting at the workplace is considered as one of the main risks for development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and adverse health effects. Factors such as poor posture and extended sitting are perceived to be a reason for conditions such as lumbar hyperlordosis and lower back pain (LBP), even though the scientific explanation of this relationship is still unclear and raises disputes in the scientific community. This publication proposes the low back pain assessment (LBPA) dataset collected through experiment with 100 participants and consisting of photogrammetric images with intentionally placed body markers, calculated postural angles and tags correct and incorrect posture assessed by habilitated rehabilitator, as well as questionnaire-based self-reports regarding the occurrence of LBP and similar symptoms among the participants. Machine learning models trained with this data are employed for recognizing incorrect body postures. Two scenarios have been elaborated for modeling purposes: scenario 1, based on natural body posture tagged as correct and incorrect, and scenario 2, based on incorrect body postures, corrected additionally by the rehabilitator. The achieved accuracies of respectively 75.3% and 85% for both scenarios reveal the potential for future research in enhancing awareness and actively managing posture-related issues that elevate the likelihood of developing lower back pain symptoms.

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A Photogrammetric Assessment of Incorrect Sitting Posture Leading to Low Back Pain

Markova,

Markov,

Petrova

et al. 2024

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“…Therefore, in order to prevent degenerative postural changes, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and upper back regions and to avoid the upper crossed syndrome [48], it is necessary to increase awareness and attention to good posture habits among tablet users. Only awareness of posture can help to change postural habits [49]. As a suggestion, e.g.…”

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Analysis of Adolescents’ Head to Shoulder Region during Tablet Use from Sagittal and Frontal RGB Images

Kramer

Bauer

2023

Applied Biosciences

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As schools go digital, the use of tablet computers is increasing. Concerns are raised that the extensive use of tablets and the associated bent-over posture may negatively affect the individual’s health. In order to analyse the possible effects of prolonged tablet use on physical health, a detailed analysis of the posture during tablet use is needed so that appropriate preventive measures can be taken to prevent degenerative changes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to measure and report the posture of 56 students while working with a tablet computer and compare it with an upright posture. Sagittal and frontal images were used for measurements of the subjects’ postures while seated, using the tablet, and in a neutral sitting position looking straight ahead. The body position during tablet use was recorded in two different user configurations: tablet flat on the table and tablet in individual freely chosen user configuration. After appropriate annotation of the data, the following parameters were evaluated in different planes. The craniovertebral angle (CVA), head tilt angle (HTA), and forward shoulder angle (FSA) are measurements that describe the extent to which the head bends forward and downward and how the shoulders are aligned in the sagittal plane. On the other hand, the head shoulder angle (HSA), lateral head tilt angle (LHTA), and trunk flexion angle (TFA) are angles measured in the frontal plane, which indicate the degree of head tilt and trunk bending to the right or left side. The measurement results clearly showed that the use of a tablet had a pronounced effect on the positions and rotations of the participants’ head, neck, and shoulders. This was evident through strong deviations observed in the angles measured between the sitting straight posture and the postures while using the tablet. For example, depending on the body posture class, the mean CVA values were 45.76° for straight sitting posture, 28.25° for holding the tablet individually posture, and 26.04° for the posture adopted while using a tablet placed flat on the table.

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“…To improve postural alignment habitually, an individual must first develop postural awareness -the subjective and conscious awareness of body posture that is mainly based on proprioceptive feedback from the peripheries of the body to the central nervous system [6], and maintain a sense of "good" posture [7] which helps us to identify whether our posture is in good alignment, and hence, self-correct when necessary. Learning how to place the spine in "good" alignment, however, is not that easy and straight forward, but requires prolonged and frequent practice to internalize the perception of correct alignment and the corresponding muscle utilization pattern.…”

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Development of a Motion-Based Video Game for Postural Training: A Feasibility Study on Older Adults With Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

Wan,

Mak,

Chung

et al. 2024

IEEE Trans. Neural Syst. Rehabil. Eng.

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Forward sagittal alignment affects physical performance, is associated with pain and impacts the health-related quality of life of the elderly. Interventions that help seniors to improve sagittal balance are needed to inhibit the progression of pain and disability. A motionsensing video game (active game) is developed in this study to monitor sitting and standing postures in real-time and facilitate the postural learning process by using optical sensors to measure body movement and a video game to provide visual feedback. Ten female subjects (mean age: 60.0 ± 5.2 years old; mean BMI: 21.4 ± 1.9) with adult degenerative scoliosis (mean major Cobb's angle: 38.1°± 22.7°) participate in a 6-week postural training programme with three one-hour postural training sessions a week. Eleven body alignment measurements of their perceived "ideal" sitting and standing postures are obtained before and after each training session to evaluate the effectiveness of postural learning with the game. The participants learn to sit and stand with increased sagittal alignment with a raised chest and more retracted head position. The forward shift of their head and upper body is significantly reduced after each training session. Although this immediate effect only partially sustained after the 6-week program, the participants learned to adjust their shoulder and pelvis level for a better lateral alignment in standing. The proposed postural training system, which is presented as a gameplay with real-time visual feedback, can effectively help players to improve their postures. This pilot feasibility study explores the development and initial assessment of a motion-based video game designed for postural training in older adults with adult degenerative scoliosis, and demonstrates the usability and benefits of active gameplay in motor training.

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Development of the postural habits and awareness scale: a reliability and validity study

Cited by 8 publications

References 36 publications

A Photogrammetric Assessment of Incorrect Sitting Posture Leading to Low Back Pain

A Photogrammetric Assessment of Incorrect Sitting Posture Leading to Low Back Pain

Analysis of Adolescents’ Head to Shoulder Region during Tablet Use from Sagittal and Frontal RGB Images

Development of a Motion-Based Video Game for Postural Training: A Feasibility Study on Older Adults With Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

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