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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Respiratory Physiology

Context:

  • Assessing body posture in physiotherapy students.
  • Investigating the link between posture and respiratory function.
  • Utilizing Kasperczyk's points method for posture assessment.

Purpose:

  • To diagnose body posture in physiotherapy students.
  • To determine the relationship between respiratory indicators and faulty posture.
  • To analyze forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and maximal inspiratory/expiratory pressures (MIP/MEP).

Summary:

  • Reduced respiratory parameters (FVC, FEV1) and muscle strength (MIP, MEP) were observed in students with poor posture.
  • A tendency for decreased respiratory function was noted in students with faulty posture.
  • While not statistically significant, a clear trend indicated poorer respiratory health in those with poor posture.

Impact:

  • Highlights the prevalence of good posture among students.
  • Suggests the need for interventions in posture prevention and correction.
  • Emphasizes the importance of addressing faulty posture for overall student health.