Implication of Posture Analysing Software to Evaluate the Postural Changes after Corrective Exercise Strategy on...

Area of Science:

• Biomechanical analysis
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Ergonomics

Background:

• Widespread postural adaptation issues affect various populations, including students, office workers, and industrial laborers.
• Existing research highlights a high incidence of postural abnormalities, yet lacks standardized measurement methods.
• Limited studies explore the use of postural analysis software for upper body dysfunction, despite its potential to identify kinematic changes linked to pain and reduced productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate postural changes in subjects with upper body dysfunction following a corrective exercise strategy.
• To assess the effectiveness of postural analysis software and pectoralis minor muscle length testing in evaluating these changes.

Main Methods:

• Informed consent was obtained from 60 subjects (25-55 years) with upper body dysfunction, randomly assigned to two groups.
• Group A received a corrective exercise strategy, while Group B underwent conventional exercise for eight weeks (40 min/session, 4 days/week).
• Pre- and post-intervention posture analysis was conducted using posture analysis software, complemented by pectoralis minor muscle length assessment via a ruler scale.

Main Results:

• Both groups exhibited significant postural alterations and changes in pectoralis minor muscle length (p<0.01).
• The corrective exercise group demonstrated superior improvement: 56.25% in posture alteration and 68.69% in pectoralis minor muscle length changes.
• Conventional exercise yielded lower improvements: 24.86% in posture alteration and 21.9% in pectoralis minor muscle length changes.

Conclusions:

• Postural analysis software and pectoralis minor muscle flexibility testing are significant, reproducible tools for evaluating altered posture before and after corrective exercise strategies.
• The study confirms the efficacy of corrective exercise in improving posture and muscle flexibility in individuals with upper body dysfunction.