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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_17 | Pages 11 - 11
1 Apr 2013
Annetts S Coales P Koelmel S Kloni M van Deursen R
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Background

There is limited research investigating the effects of the Saddle Chair on spinal angles and it has not been determined if there is a difference between a self –selected comfortable posture (SSCP) and a standardised ergonomic posture (SEP).

Purpose of Study

Investigate if there is a difference in head tilt (HT); neck angle (NA); cervico-thoracic angle (CTA); thoracic angle (TA); lumbar angle (LA) and pelvic tilt (PT) when sitting on a saddle chair and adopting a SSCP compared with a SEP.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_17 | Pages 12 - 12
1 Apr 2013
Sheeran L Coales P Sparkes V
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Background

Evidence suggests classification system (CS) guided treatments are more effective than generalized and practice guidelines based treatments for low back pain (LBP) patients. This study evaluated clinicians' and managers' attitudes towards LBP classification and its usefulness in guiding LBP management.

Methods

Data from 3 semi-structured interviews with physiotherapy service managers and advanced spinal physiotherapy practitioner and a focus group (5 physiotherapists) in two NHS Health Boards, South Wales, UK, was thematically analysed.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 33 - 33
1 Jan 2013
Annetts S Coales P Colville R Mistry D Moles K Thomas B van Deursen R
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Background

Office seating includes a variety of chair styles. There is limited research investigating their effects on spinal angles.

Purpose of Study

Investigate effects of active (Swopper and Vari-Kneeler), and static (Saddle and a Standard Office) chairs on lumbo-pelvic and cervical regions.