The so-called Corpus-concepts system consists of modern software for human posture analysis. Lack of movement leads to posture errors. These lead to a strong incorrect load on the skeletal system and immediate consequences can be muscle pain or tension (e.g. in the neck area). Furthermore, intervertebral discs, joints and bones are also affected. Diagnosis of such postural abnormalities can lead the way by assessing balance or coordination, muscle status, biomechanical axes, and by creating individual therapy plans or even training recommendations (e.g., for athletes).
Indications (areas of application)
- Back pain
- Holistic documentation of posture – and thus the detection of problems with the musculoskeletal system or skeletal system (eg postural weaknesses).
- Verification of the effect of insoles
- Checking the effect of bandages
- Effect of visual aids on body symmetry.
- Therapy planning, control, proof
- Detection of pelvic obliquity and optimization of the balance.
- Scoliosis documentation
- Evaluation and control of changes to the dentition and their effect on posture – e.g. braces or dentures.
The procedure
Posture analysis by the Corpus system is based on the accurate analysis of digital images. The analysis system consists of software, a measuring wall and an angle plate. The patient is located on this angle plate and stands in front of the aforementioned measuring wall. This has graphic information that can be analyzed by the software. In the further course, standardized positions are assumed, the changes of which are measured during short periods of time. The posture analysis is painless, accurate and takes place without X-rays or touch. The complete corpus posture diagnostics includes:
- The analysis of orthopedic functions
- The logging of muscle status
- Balance tests
- Coordination tests
- Therapy recommendation and training programs
The measurement results are well reproducible and are for this reason very suitable for a progress or success monitoring of therapies. The Corpus system includes the following measurement methods:
- Determination of the postural index – this index allows the classification of postural weaknesses.
- Analysis of the lateral posture
- Matthias test – it is the so-called arm retention test, which analyzes the back and arm posture in terms of postural weaknesses.
- Analysis and progress control of pelvic obliquity.
- Analysis and follow-up of scoliosis (pathological, lateral deviation of the spine).
- Cobb angle calculation – this angle represents a measure of the lateral curvature of the spine.
- Body symmetry analysis, both from ventral (front) and dorsal (back) views.
- Examination of the geometry of the shoulder girdle
- Calculation of the static Achilles tendon angle.
- Measurement of the leg axis (leg axis measurement in two-dimensional method).
The system allows both a complete examination and only a check of the effect of therapies or fittings. A simple posture check takes about 10 minutes. The areas of application are very diverse:
- Medicine – A number of medical specialties benefit from postural analysis: orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics (pediatrics), dentistry and oral surgery, occupational medicine, ophthalmology.
- Therapy – The following therapy directions benefit from postural analysis: physiotherapy (physiotherapy), osteopathy (manual diagnosis and treatment concept for diseases of the skeletal system), chiropractic or manual therapy (complementary medicine, biomechanical treatment of the joints, especially the spine).
- Orthopedics (-shoe) technology – The system acts supportive in sports supply, prosthesis construction and insole production.
- Sports – Sports clubs, sports scientists, gyms and schools also benefit from Corpus posture analysis.
Benefits
Postural analysis by the Corpus system allows the measurement of posture, providing valuable information about the often unclear genesis of skeletal and musculoskeletal problems.The measured data are easily reproducible and can be presented in a way that is understandable to the patient.
