PCSTURAL SWAY AND MYEROPOSYERZQR ALIGNMENT DURfiéG ORE MENU‘fE ERECT S‘E‘ANDENG 'e’hesis for the Degree of M. A {sEiC-HEGAN STATE UMVERSWY Betty Ann Haynes 1955 {THESIS LIBRARY Michigan Stall Univ«nty POSTURAL SWAY AND ANTEROPOSTERIOR ALIGNMENT DURING ONE MINUTE ERECT STANDING By Betty Ann Haynes AN ABSTRACT OF A THESIS Submitted to Michigan State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation 1966 UJE;; 61(/L)L£MLOQ A Approved ABSTRACT POSTURAL SWAY AND ANTEROPOSTERIOR ALIGNMENT DURING ONE MINUTE ERECT STANDING by Betty Ann Haynes Statement of the Problem The purpose of this study was to investigate (l) the constancy of body sway during one minute standing and (2) the relationship of body sway to postural align- ment. Procedure The Massey technique was employed to assess body alignment and the method described by Williams and Lissner to determine center of gravity. Nineteen senior college women, all physical edu- cation maJors, comprised the sample. The range, mean and standard deviation were obtained for all variables. The Pearson Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation was employed to determine correlations between all variables and reliability coefficients for test-retest scores. Conclusions Within the limits of this study postural alignment was highly similar regardless of the time it was taken during the one minute of erect standing. In addition, Betty Ann Haynes Angle III appeared to be the more important body segment in postural adjustment to body sway. It is also evident that the longer the subject stands the more nearly she assumed her habitual standing posture or more stable postural position. 1. Statistically significant correlations were found for each postural variable between ex- posure times (5) during one minute of stand— ing. The high correlations found seem to indicate that the body sway during one minute of erect standing had little influence on postural alignment. Angle III, the hip—knee segment was found to be significantly positively related to the gravital line, i.e., the greater the distance anteriorly to the center of the lateral malleolus the greater the degrees. Total posture was significantly positively related to the gravital line during the last three exposure times. The gravital line was found to intersect the foot at a mean distance of ”.52 centimeters anteriorly to the center of the lateral malleolus during one minute of erect standing posture. Test-retest correlations showed greater re- liability the closer the subjects came to a Betty Ann Haynes full minute of standing. Although the re- liability coefficients were in general low, the qualitative grades awarded total posture were identical. No significant mean differences were found for the mean values of each exposure time. Recommendations Repeat the study with large sample randomly selected. Standardize the time of each exposure time in five or ten second intervals using a continuous photographic procedure to assess postural sway. Body type all subjects. POSTURAL SWAY AND ANTEROPOSTERIOR ALIGNMENT DURING ONE MINUTE ERECT STANDING By Betty Ann Haynes A THESIS Submitted to Michigan State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation 1966 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The writer would like to express her appreciation to Dr. Janet A. Wessel for her guidance and the oppor- tunity to complete this thesis under her direction. The assistance of Lenore Kalenda, DeAnn LeBeau and Anita Small is also appreciated. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF APPENDICES Chapter I. INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . Statement of the Problem. Limitations of the Study. Definition of Terms II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE . . . III. METHODOLOGY Subjects . General Procedure Specific Measurement Procedures IV. ANALYSIS OF DATA . . . . . . Description of Subjects Results . Intercorrelations V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary . . . . . . . Conclusions . . . . . . . Recommendations. . . . . . . . BIBLIOGRAPHY . . REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . iii Page ii iv vi }—’ \OCIZ‘CD (D U"! DUNN w AJH+4 H a) unoua \0 LA) WNW H OCDCD LA) U1 LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1. Description of Subjects (N = l9) . . . . 19 2. Reliability Coefficients on Variables Used in This Study (N = ll). . . . . 20 3. Ranges, Means and Standard Deviations of Exposure Times (N = ll) . . . . . . 21 A. Ranges, Means and Standard Deviations of Exposure Times (N = 19) . . . . . . 2l 5. Total Posture Means, Standard Deviation and Correlations for Test—Retest (N = ll) . . . . . . . . . . . 22 6. The Ranges, Means, and Standard Deviations of the Gravital Line, Angle Formed From Center of Gravity and Malleolus, Seg- mental Angles and Total Posture for the Five Exposures (N = 19) . . . . . . 2A 7. Correlations Between Exposure Times for Each Postural Variable (N = 19) [‘3 \JW 8. Variables Significantly Correlated with Gravital Line in Relation to the Ankle Joint Anteriorly to Center of Lateral Malleolus at Different Exposure Times (N 8 l9) . . . . . . . . . . . 27 iv LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1. Apparatus for Obtaining Center of Gravity . ll 2. Posture Technique . . . . . . . . . l3 3. Apparatus to Project Gravital Line . . . 15- LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix Page A. Raw Data on Measurements . . . . . . 36 B. Intercorrelation Matrix of All Variables. A0 vi CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Numerous publications contain illustrations of sideviews of erect standing posture with a plumbline passing through the lobe of the ear, the tip of the acromion process, middle of the trochanter, head of the fibula, and lateral malleolus (1:335, 6:365). Further- more, it has often been stated that in good standing pos- ture all the above points should be aligned vertically (1:334-5, 2:319). This "perpindicular" posture standard, although without scientific basis, has been widely ac- cepted and taught (5, 7, lo, 17). Hellebrandt and co-workers have made extensive studies on the location of the center of gravity line in relation to the base of support in erect standing pos— ture (13). They found that in erect standing posture the body sways continually and suggest that posture in reality is "movement upon a stationary base." Helle- brandt, g£_al., found that anteroposterior oscillations were of larger amplitude than lateral ones, and that individuals displayed a very definite and constant pattern of sway (19). Such evidence seems to indicate that it might be fallacious to judge standing posture in terms of the relation of certain anatomic landmarks to the body's gravitational line. It would seem worth- while to investigate the relationship of postural sway to the "perpindicular" posture standard. In a recent study Kalenda (2U) found a significant negative correlation between the Massey Posture Test and center of gravity in college women. That is, the better the posture grade, the more likelihood the gravital line fell anteriorly to the ankle joint. Statement of the Problem The purpose of this study was to investigate (l) the constancy of body sway during one minute standing and (2) the relationship of body sway to postural align- ment . Limitations of the Study 1. Size and_selection of sample. 2. There was possible error, due to visceral shift, in determining the center of gravity in the supine position and assuming this to be the same in the vertical stance. 3. The scales were calibrated but were not cali- brated from the angle of the camera for read- ing of weight from posture picture. A. Measurement error in assessing angles for Massey technique and other body landmarks on photo- graphs. Accuracy of determining times of pronounced body sway. Definition of Terms "Perpindicular" or vertical standing posture as defined by Massey (a) descriptively, "The principal segments of the body should be balanced evenly over the base of support” (21:3) and (b) anatomically, "is character- istically described in terms of the relation- ships of the body and its parts to the line of gravity” (2lzu). Postural or body sway is defined as the antero- posterior oscillations of the center of gravity in relation to the base of support in erect standing. Center of gravity is defined by Cureton and Wickens as the "theoretical point which repre- sents the center of weight" (11:93). Line of gravity or gravital line is also de- fined by Cureton and Wickens as the "theoretical line erected vertically through the center of gravity" (11:95). Angle formed by the gravital line was the angle layed down by a line projected upward through the center of weight from a point on the base of support where the gravital line intersected the foot and a line from the center of the lateral malleolus to the center of weight. CHAPTER II REVIEW OF LITERATURE In 1909 Reynolds and Lovett (22:86, 87) devised a method for determining the center of gravity of the body in the upright stance. This method was based on an earlier experiment by Borelli which determined the center of gravity in the horizontal position. Reynolds and Lovett corrected possible error caused by anteroposterior sway by steadying the subject by use of a back support. Calculation of the gravital perpendicular was made from the formula presented and in relation to the perpindicular arm used in the experiment, then transferred to the graphic form. This made it possible to place the gravital line in accord with the length of the foot. Cureton and Wickens (11:97) improved the method of calculating the gravital line placement, but it could not be determined what allowance was made for sway. The gravital line was placed in relation to the internal malleoli, then calculation was made to convert this to percentile scores to set norms for college men. Cureton and Wickens conclude that lean forward from the ankles is determined by this test, and this is indicative of better stance, and the lean forward reduces kyphosis. Fox and Young (12:282) in a study of 66 college women found the gravital line to be located a mean dis— tance of 5.36 centimeters from the posterior border of the lateral malleolus. A paper on which outlines of the feet were traced was placed on the board on which the frontal and sagital planes of the gravital line was lo- cated. At the same instance the reading was taken, a single photographic exposure was made of the side and back views. The gravital line on the photograph was located to be approximately 0.95 centimeters anteriorly to the anterior border of the tibia, close enough to be considered on line with it. Hellebrandt, Kelso and Fries (17 la) in devising equipment for locating biplane shifts in the center of gravity, allowed for sway by calculating averages from each five second observation during a minimum period of one minute of standing. Hellebrandt and Fries (lu:23) reported that the center of gravity is in constant motion even in the most rigid persons, and moves through a comparatively large area, and the oscillations are rhythmic. In another study by Hellebrandt, Riddle and Fries (18:96), single instantaneous observations of posture were found to be of limited diagnostic value due to shifts in the center of gravity. In a further study by Hellebrandt, Riddle, Larsen and Fries (20:149) no relationship was found between the Wellesley posture score and the anteroposterior eccentricity of the center of gravity. Brunnstrom (10:11A) concluded the gravital line should fall anteriorly to the ankle joint. Kalenda (24:32) found a relationship between the Massey Technique and center of gravity with total posture correlating -.305, Angle II -.279 and Angle III —.257. In conclusion (24:38, 39) the better the posture, the more likelihood of the gravital line passing through the foot anterior to the malleoli. CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY Subjects Nineteen senior college women comprised the sample. The subjects were volunteers majoring in physical edu- cation. General Procedure All testing was done from 12:00 to 5:30 in the afternoon. Measurements were taken by three investi— gators. Each investigator was responsible for a specific measurement on each subject. Retests were taken two days later on eleven subjects. Each subject was retested at the same time of day as the initial test. Upon reporting for the study, the subject's name and age were recorded and a number assigned to her. The subject was then weighed. Height and foot length were then measured and recorded. Markings for the Massey Technique were applied with the exception of the lumbar marker. The subject then mounted the center of gravity apparatus, and the scale reading was recorded. This measurement was used to calculate the center of gravity. The lumbar marker was applied. The subject then mounted the board for anteroposterior posture pictures. Time of each exposure was recorded during the one minute of stance. These procedures took approximately ten minutes per subject. Specific Procedures Measurement Procedures Age.--Date of birth, month, day and year was re- corded and later converted to age in months to the near- est one-half month. Fifteen days was used to denote one— half month. If this number occurred in the subject's age, the age was carried to a whole month. Age was recorded in years and months. Weight.--The subject was weighed barefooted with underclothing, on a calibrated Toledo human weight scale. The reading was recorded to the nearest one—quarter pound. Height.--A wall at 90 degrees to the footboard was measured and notated in centimeters. Metric paper was placed and secured on the footboard with the paper edge against the wall at zero centimeters. The subject stood as tall as possible with feet together, heels, hips, shoulders and head touching the wall. A wooden square was placed against the wall touching the subject's head. The designated reading was recorded to the nearest one— quarter centimeter. Length of foot.-—Immediately after recording height the subject was told to take all weight off one foot, 10 leaving the remaining foot with the heel against the wall. A straight edge was placed against the distal end of the greater toe of the foot on which the subject was standing on the above mentioned metric paper. The designated reading was recorded to the nearest one-tenth centimeter. The same procedure was followed to measure the other foot. Center of gravity.--Apparatus similar to that described by Williams and Lissner (9:57) was used to ob- tain the center of gravity (Figure l). The subject was asked to lie on the board in supine position with arms, hips and knees extended. The investigator aligned the crown of the subject's head, using a straight edge, with the line drawn across the board which designated the position of the fulcrum. The scale reading was recorded to the nearest one-quarter pound. The location of the center of gravity was later calculated from the following formula presented by Williams and Lissner (9:57). (Total Weight of Subject x X) — (Distance Between Board Supports x Scale Reading) = 0. Gravital Line Anteroposterior oscillations of the center of gravity was related to the base of support in erect standing. ll (A) ““‘- (E) E13)- _ A r .. 7E " “ (D) l (o) . (F) (B) Figure l.-—Apparatus similar to that described by Williams and Lissner (5:57) for obtaining the center of gravity. Board can be leveled by varying the height of the knife (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) edges. Toledo human weight scale. Scale platform. Wooden block. Wooden knife edge. Line representing knife edge, continues across face of board and other edge. Board, width - 2A", length 8 79%?, thickness = l l/A". l2 Angle Formed by Gravital Line, Center of Weight and Lateral Malleolus This was an angle formed by the gravital line and a line from the center of gravity to the point of the marker of the center of the lateral malleolus. Massey Posture Technique (Figure 2) Massey (21) used the total of four angles which deviated from a straight line, totaled these and then converted the total to a letter grade as follows: Sum of Angles I-IV Grades 8° - 22° A 23° - 36° B 37° - 51° C 52° - 65° D 66° - 78° E 79° - 93° F The landmarks of the body used were (a) tragus of the ear, (b) suprasternal, (c) fourth lumbar, (d) upper tip of the greater trochanter, (e) center of the knee joint, and (f) the external malleolus: (a) Angle I was formed by lines drawn from the tragus of the ear to the mid-point of horizontal line from the suprasternal to the spine and the mid-point bisecting a horizontal line drawn from fourth lumbar to abdomen. 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