Own Typology of Body Posture Based on Research Using the Diers Formetric III 4D System.

Background/

Objectives

Body posture is developmentally variable and individually diversified. As a chain of numerous unconditioned and conditioned reflexes, it is, in its essence, a psychomotor habit. The aim of the study was to create an original typology of body posture based on measurements using the Diers Formetric III 4D system.

Methods

The research included 303 children aged 10-12.

Results

Taking the ranges of standards for the angle of thoracic kyphosis (42-55°) and lumbar lordosis (33-47°) into account, it was shown that there are nine types of body posture. These are as follows: reduced kyphosis, reduced lordosis (K < 42°; L < 33°); reduced kyphosis, normal lordosis (K < 42°; 33° ≤ L ≤ 47°); reduced kyphosis, increased lordosis (K < 42°; L > 47°); normal kyphosis, reduced lordosis (42° ≤ K ≤ 55°; L < 33°); normal kyphosis, normal lordosis (42° ≤ K ≤ 55; 33° ≤ L ≤ 47°); normal kyphosis, increased lordosis (42° ≤ K ≤ 55°; L > 47°); increased kyphosis, reduced lordosis (K > 55°, L < 33°); increased kyphosis, normal lordosis (K > 55°; 33° ≤ L ≤ 47°); and increased kyphosis, increased lordosis (K > 55°; L > 47°).

Conclusions

In the final evaluation of the Diers Formetric III 4D examination, the traditional division into round, concave, round-concave, and flat backs should be supplemented and expanded to include the nine posture types mentioned above. This will enable a more precise selection of corrective exercises, which will significantly improve their quality and effectiveness.