Clinical Sciences: Graduate Physical Therapy Capstone Projects (2008-2021)

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

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