Standard values of the upper body posture in healthy adults with special regard to age, sex and BMI.

In order to classify and analyze the parameters of upper body posture in clinical or physiotherapeutic settings, a baseline in the form of standard values with special regard to age, sex and BMI is required. Thus, subjectively healthy men and women aged 21-60 years were measured in this project. The postural parameters of 800 symptom-free male (n = 397) and female (n = 407) volunteers aged 21-60 years (Ø♀: 39.

Symmetrical dental occlusion blocking - changes of body sway and weight distribution in healthy subjects across 4 age decades.

Objectives: Symmetrical dental occlusion blocking is used in dentistry as a quick diagnostic tool to test for potential influences of the craniomandibular system on body sway and weight distribution. This study presents the changes of body sway and pressure distribution in healthy subjects, free of a temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Immediate effects between occlusal blocking and rest position on body sway and body weight distribution in general, as well as for both genders and for four age decades will be evaluated.

Systematic changes of the static upper body posture with a symmetric occlusion condition.

Background: Temporary occlusal changes and their influence on the upper body statics are still controversially discussed. Furthermore, concrete statements on whether age- or gender-specific differences in neurophysiological reactions exist are missing. Therefore, it is the aim of this study to evaluate the immediate effects of a symmetrical occlusion blocking on the upper body posture.

Standard values of the upper body posture in male adults.

Background: Interactions within the musculoskeletal system have been investigated and confirmed in numerous studies.

Objectives: Since there are no standard values for the posture of healthy persons, this study attempts to define reference values for the upper body posture in healthy men.

Material And Methods: A 3-dimensional back scan was performed to quantify the upper back posture while habitually standing.

Influence of dental occlusion on postural control and plantar pressure distribution.

Objective: The number of studies investigating correlations between the temporomandibular system and body posture, postural control or plantar pressure distribution is continuously increasing. If a connection can be found, it is often of minor influence or for only a single parameter. However, small subject groups are critical.