The Relationship Between Posture, Sense of Position, Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Anxiety

Completed

• Conditions: Proprioception; Kyphosis Postural Thoracic; Musculoskeletal System; Anxiety
• Interventions: Other: No intervention

• Registration Number: NCT06360198
• Lead Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Brief Summary

It is known that posture is affected by various factors such as somatosensation, visual perception and cognition. In addition, it is also thought to affect conditions such as stress and anxiety through receptors. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between postural changes such as thoracic kyphosis, musculoskeletal problems, trunk position sense and anxiety in young individuals who were asymptomatic in terms of musculoskeletal problems.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-06-30
• Primary Completion: 2022-11-30
• Study Completion: 2022-12-30
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-07
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-11
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 67

Inclusion Criteria

• 18 years and older
• Volunteered to participate in the study
• No systemic or neurological disease

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe visual and hearing problems
• Orthopedic injury or surgery in the last 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group 1	No intervention	The only group of this cross-sectional observational study consists of individuals over the age of 18. There were no orthopedic and neurological chronic diseases included. Individuals with severe visual and hearing problems and individuals who had undergone surgery within the last 6 months were excluded.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Throcic Kyphosis	Baseline	The thoracic kyphosis angle was evaluated with a dual digital inclinometer (Acumar, Lafeyette, USA). Repetitive cervical flexion, extension and lateral flexion movements were asked from the subjects before the measurement. They were also asked to perform back rotation of the shoulders and to take a deep breath in and out. Subsequently, they were asked to stand in a normal position in which they were comfortable and the measurement was performed. The inclinometer was placed on the T1-2 and T12-L1 vertebrae. The value on the inclinometer screen was noted as the degree of kyphosis. A kyphosis angle of 20-40 degrees is considered normal. Values above 45 degrees are considered as hyperkyphosis.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anxiety	Baseline	Anxiety of the individuals was assessed with the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 scale. The scale evaluates the experiences in the last 2 weeks. The Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 scale is a four-point Likert-type scale based on self-report. The total score is obtained by adding the score of the answer given to each item. The higher the total score obtained from the scale, the higher the level of anxiety.
Trunk Position Sense	Baseline	Trunk position sense was evaluated with a dual digital inclinometer (Acumar, Lafeyette, USA) during 30 degrees of trunk flexion. For the measurement, the subjects were asked to stand in a standing and comfortable position. The inclinometer was placed on the T1 and S1 vertebrae. Individuals were asked to perform 30 degrees of trunk flexion with their eyes closed. The measurement was taught by performing 2 trials. Then, the individuals were asked to find the target angle that was taught. The angle that the individuals thought was the target angle was recorded. The difference between the recorded angle and the target angle was written as absolute value. The process was repeated three times and averaged. There is no specific reference value for trunk flexion position sensation.
Musculoskeletal Discomfort	Baseline	Musculoskeletal disorders of the individuals were assessed with the Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Scale. The scale consists of three categories assessing the frequency, severity and work intervention of musculoskeletal discomfort in 20 different body parts within a week. The answers given in the frequency section are scored between 0-1.5-3.5-5-10. In the severity of musculoskeletal discomfort and the work disability caused by the musculoskeletal system disorder sections the answers are scored between 1-3. The scores for each body part are multiplied and then summed to obtain a total score from the three sections. The total score is the sum of all section scores. A lower score indicates less musculoskeletal discomfort.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey