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Table 1 Parameters in the directed and natural standing postures

From: The differences in whole-body sagittal alignment between different postures in young, healthy adults

 

Standard upright position (mean ± SD)

Natural and comfortable upright position (mean ± SD)

P value

GCA (degree)

17.39 ± 6.90

10.90 ± 3.77

< 0.001

GTA (degree)

25.63 ± 7.27

45.42 ± 8.15

< 0.001

GLA (degree)

42.64 ± 8.05

20.21 ± 7.47

< 0.001

CSVA-S (cm)

0.33 ± 2.76

8.54 ± 3.78

< 0.001

CSVA-H (cm)

1.53 ± 3.11

5.71 ± 3.26

< 0.001

CSVA-K (cm)

3.58 ± 2.47

5.22 ± 2.69

0.002

CSVA-A (cm)

1.79 ± 1.92

4.79 ± 2.51

< 0.001