Introduction Physiological aging involves progressive changes in the spine, with possible alterations in alignment and sagittal balance. In this context, physical activity emerges as a key factor in preventing postural deterioration. A recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine analysed morphological differences in the spine in elderly women with different levels of physical activity, providing …
Background/Objectives: Manual therapies like Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Gentle Touch Intervention (GTI) are widely employed for improving posture and spinal alignment, but their effects as measured using advanced technologies remain underexplored. This study aims to evaluate the short-term postural effects of these interventions using a non-invasive three-dimensional rasterstereography-based approach, focusing on the cervical arrow, lumbar …
Abstract Idiopathic scoliosis is a complicated orthopedic disorder marked by a side-to-side curvature of the spine, the cause of which is unknown and it predominantly affects children and adolescents. The Cobb angle is the conventional technique for evaluating the severity of scoliosis through X-rays; however, it has limitations, including inter and intra-observer variability that can …
Abstract Idiopathic scoliosis is a complex orthopedic condition marked by a lateral spinal curvature, typically affecting children and adolescents. The Cobb angle is a key metric for evaluating scoliosis severity through X-rays, but its measurement can suffer from variability due to imaging quality, positioning and physician experience, with an acceptable range of variation up to …
Spine3d: Evaluation of Deformity in Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Case Series Read More »
ABSTRACT: The study explores the potential of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology as a non-invasive alternative for measuting spinal alignment, particularly focusing on the correlation between LiDAR generated data and traditional X-ray measurements. The research involved 275 patients who underwent both full spine X-rays and LiDAR scans. The study compared measurements of Cobb angle, …
LiDAR and X-ray: A Retrospective Comparison of Spinal Alignment Read More »
Background: Few studies have investigated the effects of adopting a specific and prolonged posture on cyclists. This study aimed to evaluate the upright spine in a sample of recreational cyclists and compare it with a sample of non-cyclists, though still athletes, through a 3D scanning method. Methods: Forty-eight participants were enrolled in this observational study. …
Effects of Cycling on Spine: A Case-Control Study Using a 3D Scanning Method Read More »
Thermography and rasterstereography as a combined infrared method to assess the posture of healthy individuals Roggio, F., Petrigna, L., Trovato, B. et al. Sci Rep 13, 4263 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-31491-1 Sistema utilizzato: Spine3D The demand for noninvasive methods to assess postural defections is increasing because back alterations are more common among the healthy population. We propose a combined …
Fase Clinica Studio caso-controllo a 4 bracci (3 gruppi di studio clinico e 1 gruppo controllo) randomizzato in aperto Background e razionale Le cadute dell’anziano sono una tra le principali cause di morbidità, disabilità, istituzionalizzazione e morte, e rappresentano pertanto una grossa fetta dei problemi di sanità e spesa pubblica. Poiché la frequenza di tale …
Abstract: The way we step, the functioning of the oculomotor muscles, the dental occlusion and the mobility of the temporomandibular joint influence our posture and balance. A dysfunction at one of these levels or the presence of skin scars affects the kinematic chain of movement, generating muscle contractions, decreased joint mobility, vertebral static disorders and, …
Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of spine and trunk with a higher incidence in girls. AIS alters and reduces postural control and balance. Self-correction movement (SCM) is a well-known non-invasive approach to ameliorate spine curve in AIS subjects. Study design and Participants: We conducted an observational study. A total of 38 …
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