AbstractsBiology & Animal Science

Measurement of body posture using multivariate statistical techniques

by John Petkov




Institution: University of South Australia
Department:
Degree: MAppSc
Year: 1999
Keywords: Posture Measurement; Posture disorders
Record ID: 1047007
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Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to develop a quantitative measure of postural defects known as lordosis and kyphosis. The measurement of these is an important part of their identification and treatment.