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Comparison of head and shoulder posture in blind, deaf and ordinary pupiles
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Aali Sh *1   , Daneshmandi H2 , Norasteh AA2 , Rezazadeh F3 |
1- PhD Candidate in Corrective Exercise and Sport Injury, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran , shirin.aali@yahoo.com
2- Associate Professor, Department of Sport Injury and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Guilan University, Rasht, Iran
3- PhD Candidate in Corrective Exercise and Sport Injury, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (19172 Views) |
| Background and Objective: Proprioceptive, vestibular and visual senses control human movements. This study was carried out to compare the posture of head and shoulder in blind, deaf and ordinary pupiles. Materials and Methods: This descriptive and analytic study was done on 16 blind, 30 deaf and 60 ordinary pupiles in Ardabil city, Noth-west of Iran. Sagital and frontal planes Photos for each child was used for determination of head and shoulder deviation. Results: Forward head in blind group significantly was lower than deaf and ordinary pupiles (P<0.05). Rounded shoulder in blind and deaf pupiles significantly was lower than ordinary pupiles (P<0.05). Uneven shoulders in deaf pupiles significantly was lower than ordinary and blind children (P<0.05). Lateral flexion of the head in blind and deaf pupiles significantly was higher than ordinary children (P<0.05). Conclusion: There is a relationship between sensory impairment and postural problems paticularly in blindness Pupils. |
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| Keywords: Forward head, Uneven shoulder, Rounded shoulder, Extended head, Blind, Deaf |
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Type of Study: Original Articles |
Subject:
Rehabilitation
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