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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Human Anatomy

Background:

  • Aging significantly alters physiological spinal curvatures.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for assessing posture and mobility in elderly populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate anterior-posterior spinal curvatures in elderly males.
  • To determine body symmetry deviations in the frontal plane among elderly males.

Main Methods:

  • Photogrammetric method utilizing the Moire phenomenon for body posture evaluation.
  • Comparative analysis between elderly males (61-83 years) and a younger student group.

Main Results:

  • Elderly males showed decreased lumbar-sacral inclination and increased upper thoracic inclination.
  • Thoracic kyphosis lower-segment inclination remained similar to young adults.
  • Observed changes indicate flattened lumbar lordosis and deepened upper thoracic kyphosis, leading to forward head and trunk posture.

Conclusions:

  • Aging leads to characteristic changes in spinal shape, notably increased thoracic kyphosis dominance.
  • These postural adaptations are more pronounced in elderly males.
  • Findings highlight the significant impact of aging on spinal biomechanics and posture.