Selected dynamic anthropometrics and body characteristics for posture corrector fit

Authors

  • Inga DABOLINA Dr.sc.ing
  • Jelizaveta Fomina
  • Eva Lapkovska
  • Liene Silina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25367/cdatp.2020.1.p96-103

Keywords:

ergonomics, anthropometrics, posture, posture corrector, compression garment, human body 3D scanning

Abstract

Correct body posture is a balanced musculoskeletal body position; however, today many people face severe posture defects, and their body posture may be far from a normal, causing progressive musculoskeletal deformities and pain, as well as affecting the functionality and appearance of the body. Human daily habits, lack of physical activities and overall a sedentary lifestyle cause such phenomena. The research focuses on studies of human body measurements and body characteristics while wearing posture-corrective equipment for the assessment of the effectiveness of different posture correctors (abbreviated as PoC).

Four test-persons were selected and scanned using 3D anthropometrical scanner in relaxed stand position wearing five different posture correctors for a prolonged period of time in order to determine the effectiveness and functionality of each PoC. Four distance (linear) human body measurements were gained to quantify postural changes - scapula position depth, upper torso position, shoulder projection height and hip-waist depth. General feedbacks on each subject impression of wearing PoCs were also received.

Correction of posture could serve as a preventive or treatment for spine-related problems; though, commercially available correctors could negatively affect wearer’s health due to non-conformity of the design and/or used material. Therefore, PoC selection and wearing procedures should be solved with more personalized and customized approaches.

Posture correctors

Published

2020-11-22

How to Cite

Inga DABOLINA, Fomina, J., Lapkovska, E., & Silina, L. (2020). Selected dynamic anthropometrics and body characteristics for posture corrector fit. Communications in Development and Assembling of Textile Products, 1(2), 96-103. https://doi.org/10.25367/cdatp.2020.1.p96-103

Issue

Section

Peer-reviewed articles