Open AccessInnovation of the pelvis tilt functional diagnostics in children
Author(s) -
Rumiana Tasheva,
K. Kolev
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
trakia journal of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1313-3551
pISSN - 1312-1723
DOI - 10.15547/tjs.2019.03.020
Subject(s) - inclinometer , pelvis , medicine , inclination angle , orthodontics , pelvic tilt , physical medicine and rehabilitation , radiology , mathematics , geometry , cartography , geography
THE AIM of the research is to make literature review and to study the possibilities for implementation of Digital Pelvic Inclinometer in functional diagnostic of the pelvis inclination during the prevention of the postural disorders in children. METHOD: The Digital Pelvic Inclinometer (DPI) developed by Sub-4 Technologies, is a precision measuring device used to quantify innominate bone inclination. Using the described technique, the DPI can be used to assess pelvic behavior by using the specialize protocols. DPI uses a digital display. This display allows the physiotherapist to see the output of the device while performing the measurement procedure. RESULTS: Twenty-five children were assessed by the DPI. The results show that the pelvic inclination in children were average for left 10.78º and for right 10.28º. Torsion was the difference between left and right inclination of innominate bones. Mean value of torsion is 2.108º this indicate potential for developing progression lordosis in children from 1 to 3 class. CONCLUSION This new and innovative methodology allows asymmetry, dysfunction and adaption to be quantified, allowing instant evidence based diagnosis and treatment. The DPI subsequently allows the physiotherapist to record normative values after treatment interventions have been implemented.