(1) Background: Frequent exposure to ionising radiation is often used to determine the
diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a lateral curvature of the spine in those …

The demand for noninvasive methods to assess postural defections is increasing because
back alterations are more common among the healthy population. We propose a combined …

The DIERS formetric 4D provides a safe method to monitor and track the progression of
postural deformities over time. However, further evaluation of reliability is necessary …

Purpose Aim of the study was to verify the accuracy of rasterstereography (RST), as
radiation-free alternative to plain radiography (RAD) in the monitoring of spine deformity and …

The influence of high-heel footwear on the lumbar lordosis angle, anterior pelvic tilt, and
sacral tilt are inconsistently described in the literature. This study aimed to investigate the …

Introduction Balance is key to controlling body posture. Balance is typically assessed by
measures of the body's vertical orientation, obtained by balancing out the forces acting on …

Spine radiographs in the standing position are the recommended standard for diagnosing
idiopathic scoliosis. Though the deformity exists in 3D, its diagnosis is currently carried out …

Visual examinations are commonly used to analyze spinal posture. Even though they are
simple and fast, their interrater reliability is poor. Suitable alternatives should be objective …

Background Although the relationship between posture and back pain is still under debate,
the potential role of body alignment highlights the importance of postural assessment in the …

Background Deviations from a conventional physiologic posture are often a cause of
complaint. According to current literature, the upright physiological spine posture exhibits …