The Influence of Pelvic Adjustment on the Posture of Female University Students

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of pelvic adjustment via the Gonstead Technique on the posture of female university students. [Subjects] The subjects of this study were 30 female university students who were equally and randomly allocated to a pelvic adjustment group, an experimental group, and a stretching group, a control group. [Methods] Using BackMapper, their trunk inclination (TIN), trunk imbalance (TIM), pelvic position (PPO), pelvic torsion (PTO), pelvic rotation (PRO), and position of their scapulae (PSA) were evaluated. [Results] The adjustment group obtained significant results in TIM, PPO, PTO, and PSA, while the control group obtained no significant results for any items. [Conclusion] Pelvic adjustment via the Gonstead Technique may be applied as a method to correct the posture of average adults.

Effects of running in place accompanied by abdominal drawing-in on the posture of healthy adults

“…Correct posture is very important because it can affect not only the efficiency of bodily functions but also posture and outer appearance 14 ) . Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of running in place on postural correction for normal adults.…”

Effects of Pelvic Adjustment on Female University Students’ Gait Variables

“…Moreover, Park et al (2012) reported that the balance of 20 elderly males was improved through pelvic adjustment using Gonstead techniques9 ) , while Cho (2013) stated that pelvic adjustment improved posture in female university students10 ) .…”

The influence of pelvic adjustment on vertical jump height in female university students with functional leg length inequality

“…The subjects then resumed the initial posture, rested for 5 seconds, and repeated the stretching one more time. Stretching was done three times per posture for a total of 15 minutes 4 ) .…”

“…Therefore, FLLI might be improved by pelvic adjustment. High-velocity and low-amplitude (HVLA) adjustment has been widely utilized as a general chiropractic adjustment method 4 ) . Many studies have indicated that leg length inequality (LLI) causes posture alteration 3 ) , limiting exercise and causing tension of the muscles and other soft tissues 5 ) .…”

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