The characteristics of sagittal spinal alignment in standing and sitting position in elementary school students

Previous studies have reported that poor posture can induce various musculoskeletal disorders. Recently, in children has become a problem. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of sagittal spinal alignment standing and sitting positions elementary school students how changes from position. Moreover, it clarifies (hyperkyphosis) position affects posture. was conducted among 83 students. The Spinal-Mouse® System used measure thoracic kyphosis angle (TKA), upper (UTA), lower (LTA), lumbar lordosis (LLA), sacral anteversion (SAA) positions. Hyperkyphosis defined as >40°. Participants were assigned two groups: hyperkyphosis non-hyperkyphosis. Significant differences noted all both When changed sitting, ΔUTA ΔLTA correlated with ΔLLA ΔSAA, respectively. A strong negative correlation between ΔSAA. In position, TKA, UTA, LLA significantly higher group than non-hyperkyphosis group. when sitting. different those findings suggest