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    • Biomechanical analysis
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    • Accurate interpretation of postural changes over time requires a stable baseline of comfortable erect posture.
    • Variability in posture assessment can impact longitudinal studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the day-to-day repeatability of sagittal spinal alignment.
    • To determine the long-term variability of postural alignment over 24 months.
    • To investigate postural consistency in different groups: normal, pregnant, and low back pain women.

    Main Methods:

    • Sagittal spinal alignment was measured using a clinometer.
    • Pelvic tilt was quantified using an electro-goniometer with callipers.
    • Measurements were taken on the same day and at intervals up to 24 months.

    Main Results:

    • Consistent postural alignment (spinal curvature and pelvic tilt) was observed daily when individuals stood in a comfortable erect position.
    • Normal, symptom-free, young adult subjects demonstrated stable postural perception and alignment for at least two years.

    Conclusions:

    • Individuals exhibit reliable postural alignment on a daily basis.
    • Postural alignment is stable in healthy young adults over extended periods (at least two years).
    • This stability is fundamental for interpreting postural changes in clinical and research settings.