SynthesisBMC public health2023
Association between physical activity and body posture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Investigation of 8-Week Artificial Intelligence Based Structured Exercise Program in Healthy Adults
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Who cites it
15 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Effects of Stretching or Strengthening Exercise on Spinal and Lumbopelvic Posture: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Sports medicine - open · 2024Pooled it
- The effect of various therapeutic exercises on forward head posture, rounded shoulder, and hyperkyphosis among people with upper crossed syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Comparison of Active versus Passive Whole-Body Vibration Training on Neuromuscular Activation of Deep Trunk Muscles and Dynamic Postural Stability: A Pilot Study.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2026Trial
- Comparing two corrective exercise approaches for body image and upper-quadrant posture in schoolgirls with hyperkyphosis.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Postural health education in schools: teachers' perspectives on well-being, inequities, and institutional constraints.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- School-Based Educational Interventions for Improving Knowledge of Back Health, Ergonomics and Postural Behaviour of School Children Aged 4-18 Years: A Best Evidence Systematic Review.Campbell systematic reviews · 2026Review
- Physical Development and Postural Behaviors in Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Subsequent Physical Activity-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries in University Students: The Role of Body Composition, Training Weekly Load, and Physical Activity Intensity.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Artificial intelligence in postural management: a critical review of detection, correction, and clinical applicability.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Review
- Multidimensional Dysfunction in Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Correlational Study of Key Clinical Measures.Pain research & management · 2026Article
- Co-occurrence of suspected scoliosis and sagittal spinal deviations among early adolescents: a school-based cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Effects of different swimming styles on postural assessment in mid-level young swimmers.European journal of translational myology · 2025Article
- Gender Differences in the Relationship between Physical Activity, Postural Characteristics and Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Young Adults.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Frontal Plane Body Posture as a Predictor of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Amateur Athletes: A Comprehensive Study of 89 Participants Over 12 Months.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Article
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveTo estimate the possible associations between posture and physical activity (PA).
designA systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: The search was conducted in seven databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SportDiscus, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL) for studies published from inception to January 2023. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES: Studies were required to meet following criteria: (1) study design: cross-sectional, case control and cohort studies. (2) Participants: people of all ages without any diagnosed diseases. (3) Exposure and outcome: studies that examined the possible effect or correlations between PA, physical inactivity, physical exertion and human body posture.
resultsSixteen cross-sectional studies, two cohort studies and one case control study involving a total of 16772 participants aged from 6 to 79 years were included. Correlational studies showed that there was a significant relationship between PA and posture (C = 0.100, CI 95% = 0.012-0.186). However, regression studies demonstrated that there was not a significant association between PA and posture (C = 1.00, CI 95% = 0.998-1.002). Three studies investigated the association between PA and the lumbar lordosis and showed that there was not a significant association between the lordosis and PA (CI 95%: -0.253-0.048, P = 0.180). In addition, four studies showed that there were not any associations between scoliosis and PA (CI 95%: 0.819, 1.123, P = 0.607). The evidence of heterogeneity and publication bias was found among all analyzed data (P < 0.05). Also, meta regression was used for age and BMI and the results were not significant.
conclusionAlthough a weak correlation was shown to exist between PA and human posture, the odds ratio indicated that there was not a significant association between PA and human posture. The lack of a significant relationship may indicate that multiple biopsychosocial factors may be involved in human posture. In summary, our study highlights the need for caution when interpreting the results of meta-analyses, particularly when there is significant heterogeneity and publication bias in the included studies.
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