Physical Therapy Capstone Projects
Term of Award
2018
Degree Name
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Release Option
Open Access
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Department
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Committee Chair
Andi Beth Mincer
Committee Member 1
Keri Mans
Committee Member 2
Anne Thompson
Abstract
Posture is defined as the relative disposition of the body at any one moment. It is a composite of all body joints during that time and, in its ideal state, minimizes gravitational stresses in an upright position. Spinal curves help to distribute weight and compressive loads and add strength and stability to the vertebral column.1 Ideal static posture has been described as a straight vertical line that passes through the earlobe, just anterior to the lateral malleolus, and falls to the concave side of each spinal curve
Recommended Citation
Barnes, Anna; Dadamio, Anna; Maggioni, Suzanne; Stammer, Rebekah; and Simpson, Sarah, "An Analysis of Postural Changes Over Time and Their Relationship to Musculoskeletal Pain" (2018). Physical Therapy Capstone Projects. 5.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ptcapstone/5
