Evaluation of Standing Posture of Elementary School Students Using a Spinal Mouse: Focusing on the Thoracic Hyperkyphosis

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics hyperkyphosis in elementary school students. [Participants Methods] A 83 students conducted. Spinal Mouse used measure their thoracic kyphosis angle, lumbar lordosis angle sacral anteversion an upright position. Hyperkyphosis defined as a >40° participants were assigned non-hyperkyphosis groups on basis. [Results] approximately 30%. angles (upper lower thoracic) significantly higher group, compared group. Moreover, upper spine had than [Conclusion] results indicate 30% suggest that may be characterized by greater degree kyphosis.