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[Postural disorders in children and adolescents]
V Fialka-Moser1, E M Uher, W Lack
1Universitätsklinik für Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation, Wien.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Poor posture, or postural faults, often begin in adolescence and can lead to adult pain syndromes. This review covers spinal structure, postural dynamics, common faults, and management strategies for postural dysfunctions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Biomechanics
- Developmental Pediatrics
Context:
- Postural development is crucial during childhood and adolescence.
- Deviations from ideal spinal alignment, termed postural faults, can originate in youth.
- These faults may contribute to pain syndromes later in life.
Purpose:
- To review the major components of spinal structure and function.
- To describe the dynamics of posture.
- To characterize common postural faults in childhood and adolescence, including their etiology.
- To discuss principles of posture management and treatment for postural dysfunctions based on standardized diagnostic techniques.
Summary:
- Posture is the body's balanced upright position; postural faults deviate from this alignment without structural limitations.
- The review examines spinal components, postural dynamics, and the origins of common adolescent postural issues.
- Management and treatment strategies for postural dysfunctions are discussed, emphasizing standardized diagnostics.
Impact:
- Understanding the development and characteristics of postural faults is key to preventing adult pain.
- This review provides a foundation for diagnosing and managing pediatric and adolescent postural dysfunctions.
- Highlights the importance of early intervention in addressing postural issues to improve long-term musculoskeletal health.