Influence of feet position on static postural assessment by means of photogrammetry: a comparative study. (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Antoniolli, Arthur; Candotti, Cláudia Tarragô; Gelain, Grazielle Martins; Schmit, Emanuelle Francine Detogni; Ducatti, Liliane Martini Araújo; Melo, Mônica de Oliveira; Loss, Jefferson Fagundes
• Is Part Of: European journal of physiotherapy. Volume 20:Number 3(2018)
• Page Start: 166
• Page End: 171
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Photogrammetry -- posture assessment -- health evaluation -- patient positioning -- foot; Therapeutics, Physiological -- Periodicals; Physical therapy -- Periodicals; 615.8205
• DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2018.1435719
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2167-9169

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: To identify if different feet positions may produce distinct results on postural assessment and if a less uncomfortable feet position for static postural assessment exists. Methods: The sample consisted of 24 healthy adults of both sexes submitted to postural assessment by means of photogrammetry in frontal and sagittal planes in the following feet positions: self-referred, standardised self-referred, parallel apart and parallel together. The subjects indicated on the Modified Schechter Scale the subjective discomfort sensation 'perceived in each position'. DIPA © (Digital Image-based Postural Assessment) software was used for posture evaluation. Repeated measures ANOVAs compared 12 postural variables and the discomfort score ( p < .05). Results: The results demonstrated no significant differences between the postural variables for the four feet positions. The self-referred and standardised self-referred feet positions presented the lowest subjective sensation of discomfort. Conclusions: The positions of the feet analysed in this study do not interfere with the results of the postural assessment.