WEB PLOT DIGITIZER SOFTWARE: CAN IT BE USED TO MEASURE NECK POSTURE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE?

Authors

  • Suresh Mani Department of Physiotherapy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara – 144 402, Punjab, India.
  • Shobha Sharma Speech Science Program, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh Physiotherapy Program, Centre for Rehabilitation & Special Needs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11s2.28589

Keywords:

Forward neck posture, Quantitative, Photogrammetry, Software

Abstract

Objective : The aim of this study was to examine the use of WPD software to evaluate FHP using digital photogrammetry method.

Method: A total of 15 adults with no history of neck pain for the past 6 months were recruited for the study. Using digital photogrammetry and sagittal head tilt, craniocervical and shoulder angles (SAs) were measured using a WPD, which is an open resource of web or Windows-based software.

Result: Fifteen participants aged 17–40 years (mean 24.7±6.3 years) were examined. Sagittal head tilt and craniocervical angles were 16.35°±8.33° and 47.43°±7.97°, respectively. SA was 52.28°±12.46°.

Conclusion: WPD may be used to evaluate FHP in the clinical settings. However, future research is required to determine the validity and reliability of WPD among patients with neck-related musculoskeletal disorders with a larger sample.

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Published

27-07-2018

How to Cite

Mani, S., S. Sharma, and D. K. A. Singh. “WEB PLOT DIGITIZER SOFTWARE: CAN IT BE USED TO MEASURE NECK POSTURE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE?”. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, vol. 11, no. 14, July 2018, pp. 86-87, doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11s2.28589.

Issue

Vol 11 Special issue 2 2018

Section

Original Article(s)

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