Effect of individual spinal muscle activities on upright posture using a human body finite element model

Abstract The occurrence of diseases characterized by irregular spinal alignment, such as kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, and dropped head syndrome (DHS) is increasing, particularly among older adults. DHS is characterized by an excessive forward tilt of the head and neck, causing the head to droop. A...

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Main Authors: Yuko Nakahira, Masami Iwamoto, Tatsuya Igawa, Ken Ishii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86788-0
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