Posture Disorders in Children
Conditions
Keywords
Adolescent posture, Thoracic hyperkyphosis, Body composition
Brief summary
This study aims to explore the relationship between posture and body composition in adolescents from Generation Z (born between 2002 and 2005). It was conducted as a cross-sectional study at a high school in Ankara, Turkey. A total of 572 students between the ages of 14 and 17 were included. Researchers used photographic analysis to measure head, neck, and shoulder posture, as well as a digital inclinometer to assess the curvature of the upper spine (thoracic kyphosis). Body composition-such as body fat percentage, fat-free mass, and body mass index (BMI)-was evaluated using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer. All participants and their parents provided informed consent. After data collection, participants attended an educational seminar about posture and healthy habits. The study was approved by the Gazi University Ethics Committee and conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Interventions
OTHERNo Intervention: Observational Cohort
No intervention
Sponsors
Balikesir University
Cukurova University
Gazi University
Ordu University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
14 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adolescents born between 2002-2005. * No history of spinal surgery, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders.
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of congenital/post-traumatic spinal deformities. * Inability to stand independently for measurements.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thoracic kyphosis angle | Single assessment (day 1 of measurement) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Craniovertebral angle | Single assessment (day 1 of measurement) |
| Sagittal shoulder angle | Single assessment (day 1 of measurement) |
| Body composition (BMI, fat%) | Single assessment (day 1 of measurement) |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed