Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 91, Issue 1 , Pages 137-142 , January 2010

Biplanar Measurement of Thoracolumbar Curvature in Older Adults Using an Electromagnetic Tracking Device

  • Devinder K. Singh, BSc

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    • Clinical Research Centre for Health Professions, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK
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  • Martin Bailey, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Chelsea School, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK
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  • Raymond Lee, PhD

      Affiliations

    • School of Human and Life Sciences, Roehampton University, Roehampton, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Raymond Lee, PhD, School of Human and Life Sciences, Roehampton University, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU, UK

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    Biplanar measurement of thoracolumbar curvature: a computer output and measurement method. (A) Thoracolumbar curvature in 3 dimensions. (B) Measurements of the thoracolumbar curvature. Abbreviations:

    Biplanar measurement of thoracolumbar curvature: a computer output and measurement method. (A) Thoracolumbar curvature in 3 dimensions. (B) Measurements of the thoracolumbar curvature. Abbreviations: LPSIS, left posterior superior iliac spine; RPSIS, right posterior superior iliac spine.

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    Sagittal and lateral curvatures of the thoracolumbar spines of the younger and older participants.

    Sagittal and lateral curvatures of the thoracolumbar spines of the younger and older participants.

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PII: S0003-9993(09)00736-9

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.08.145

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 91, Issue 1 , Pages 137-142 , January 2010

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