INTRODUCTION Incorrect tongue posture on the mouth floor is considered an important factor in the etiology of unilateral posterior crossbite. The aim of this study was to objectively assess tongue posture in children with unilateral posterior crossbite and those with normal deciduous dentition by using 3-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography. METHODS First, referential 3D ultrasound images for dif...

Background The paediatric flat foot is a common concern and has long been regarded as a problem, and feared to be potentially disabling. Definition of what exactly constitutes a flat foot remains surprisingly debatable, given its common presentation. Estimates of flat foot prevalence in children have been influenced by the varied the methods of assessment used to assess the foot posture, and th...

Many vehicle design and safety assessment applications use physical and virtual representations of vehicle occupants within the vehicle interior. Proper use of these human models requires accurate data concerning vehicle occupant posture and position. This paper presents techniques for characterizing vehicle occupant posture by measuring accessible body landmarks. The landmark locations are use...

BACKGROUND A basic analysis of a patient's gait and posture provides information about the body and the capability of the musculoskeletal system to adjust to physical stressors. An understanding of normal gait and posture is essential for identifying and treating musculoskeletal pain. OBJECTIVE This article discusses normal gait and how to assess gait. It also outlines common musculoskeletal ...

The aim of this study is to investigate the development and evaluation a computer vision-based framework aid automatic assessment posture deviations in assembly tasks realistic work environments. A deviation refers time-varying working performed by worker, that deviates from ergonomically safe body postures expected context particular known impose increased physical strain. estimation their occ...

Introduction: The industry in Indonesia is still experiencing a rapid development. Woven craft one of the thriving informal sector businesses Tasikmalaya Regency. Each stage work on making bamboo woven crafts done way that not ergonomic, especially working position, namely how to sit or squat floor with head and back bent. This condition can cause musculoskeletal disorders. results risk analysi...