Measurement properties of an adapted stadiometric protocol to assess spinal shrinkage: On the use of an optical approach to measure lumbar specific measures.

Researchers evaluated the measurement properties of a modified stadiometric protocol using an optical approach to assess spinal shrinkage, with a focus on lumbar-specific measurements. Spinal shrinkage—the reduction in stature from spinal loading—is a marker of lumbar loading and disk health relevant to ergonomics and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The study examined whether this optical method produces reliable and valid measures compared to traditional stadiometry.

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