ArticleJournal of clinical practice and research2024
The Relationship Between Posture, Sense of Position, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, and Anxiety in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Latent profile analysis of health-related quality of life among older adults with age-related thoracic hyperkyphosis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Associations between postural kyphosis and tactile sensation, proprioception, and body image in young individuals: an analytical cross-sectional study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Observational
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Abstract
Objective: Increased thoracic curvature may cause cosmetic deformities, sensory issues, musculoskeletal pain, and adverse effects on psychological health. This study aims to investigate the relationships among the degree of thoracic kyphosis, trunk position sense, musculoskeletal discomfort, and anxiety in asymptomatic individuals. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, young volunteers aged between 18 and 30 years were included. A dual digital inclinometer was used to assess the thoracic kyphosis angle and trunk position sense. Musculoskeletal discomfort was evaluated using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale, and anxiety levels were evaluated using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Scale. Results: The analysis of the postures of asymptomatic individuals revealed a very weak positive correlation between the degree of kyphosis and both trunk position sense and musculoskeletal discomfort (p<0.05); no correlation was found with the other parameters (p>0.05). There was also a weak positive correlation between musculoskeletal discomfort and anxiety (p<0.05). However, no correlation was found between other parameters (p>0.05). Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that an increase in the degree of kyphosis in asymptomatic individuals negatively affects the sense of trunk position and musculoskeletal disorders, and that musculoskeletal disorders increase the level of anxiety. We think that multiple factors should be evaluated in the protection and promotion of health in asymptomatic individuals.
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