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. 2014:2014:719837.
doi: 10.1155/2014/719837. Epub 2014 Jan 23.

Change in anthropometric parameters of the posture of students of physiotherapy after three years of professional training

Joanna Glista  1 , Teresa Pop  1 , Aneta Weres  1 , Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska  1 , Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz  1 , Justyna Rykała  1 , Justyna Leszczak  1 , Karolina Sowa  1 , Wojciech Rusek  2
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Change in anthropometric parameters of the posture of students of physiotherapy after three years of professional training

Joanna Glista et al. Biomed Res Int. 2014.

Abstract

Introduction and aim: A physiotherapist's occupation requires high physical fitness and a properly functioning neuromuscular system. Working with patients is not always performed in accordance with the rules of work ergonomics. The aim of this paper was to verify the possible changes in the posture of students of physiotherapy after three years of professional training.

Material and methods: The sample group consisted of 30 randomly chosen students of physiotherapy. Each person was examined twice (at the age of 20 and at the age of 23). Both examinations were performed by the same researcher. The ultrasound system ZEBRIS Pointer was used for the examination; 17 parameters were analyzed in sagittal projection, frontal projection, and transversal projection.

Results: Statistical analysis revealed positive correlations between the 10 parameters in examination 1 and examination 2 which means that a person with a relatively higher level of obliquity in examination number 1 also had slightly different values in an examination conducted three years later.

Conclusion: Studying physiotherapy and physical work with patients resulted in a considerable worsening of the students' posture. It is advisable to educate students on ergonomics and the rules of safety and hygiene while working as a physiotherapist in order to protect the therapists' health.

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Examinee's position during the examination.
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Analyzed parameters.
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Analyzed parameters.
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Analyzed parameters.
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Analyzed parameters.
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Comparison of total trunk inclination in examinations 1 and 2.
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Comparison of sacral angle in examinations 1 and 2.
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Comparison of values of thoracic kyphosis in examinations 1 and 2.
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Comparison of values of pelvic/shoulder obliquity in examinations 1 and 2.
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Comparison of values of right scapula distance from coronal plane in examinations 1 and 2.
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Comparison of values of left scapula distance from coronal plane in examinations 1 and 2.
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Comparison of values of shoulder height difference (left side) in examinations 1 and 2.
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