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Reliability of Average Daily Steps Measured Through a Consumer Smartwatch in Parkinson Disease Phenotypes, Stages, and Severities: Cross-Sectional Study

Reliability of Average Daily Steps Measured Through a Consumer Smartwatch in Parkinson Disease Phenotypes, Stages, and Severities: Cross-Sectional Study

In this regard, one of the most used classifications distinguishes PD with predominant features of tremor (ie, tremor dominant [TD]) or gait, posture, and balance issues (ie, postural instability and gait disorder [PIGD]) [26-28] based on subitems scores of the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and its revision by the Movement Disorder Society (MDS-UPDRS) [32].

Edoardo Bianchini, Domiziana Rinaldi, Lanfranco De Carolis, Silvia Galli, Marika Alborghetti, Clint Hansen, Antonio Suppa, Marco Salvetti, Francesco Ernesto Pontieri, Nicolas Vuillerme

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e63153

Building Strong Foundations: Nonrandomized Interventional Study of a Novel, Digitally Delivered Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

Building Strong Foundations: Nonrandomized Interventional Study of a Novel, Digitally Delivered Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

Posture was measured using a variety of methods designed to identify areas of postural deficiency. Specifically, for general posture, standing height was measured in two ways using a stadiometer (SECA 213) while participants were instructed to (1) “stand as you normally do” and (2) “stand as tall as possible.” Both measurements were taken at the top of the breath cycle.

David Wing, Jeanne F Nichols, Hava Shoshana Barkai, Olivia Culbert, Daniel Moreno, Michael Higgins, Anna O'Brien, Mariana Perez, Hope Davey, Ryan Moran

JMIR Aging 2025;8:e68957

Wearable Smartphone-Based Multisensory Feedback System for Torso Posture Correction: Iterative Design and Within-Subjects Study

Wearable Smartphone-Based Multisensory Feedback System for Torso Posture Correction: Iterative Design and Within-Subjects Study

In contrast, a person with hemiparesis, characterized by muscle weakness on one side of the body due to brain injuries or stroke, may exhibit an asymmetric posture, resulting in an imbalanced or tilted position. We refer to the term “best-at-the-time posture” to describe the optimal posture achievable by a hemiparetic patient, considering their motor limitations (we use the term “correct posture” interchangeably). The goal is to achieve the highest level of alignment and balance possible.

Amanda Polin Pereira, Olibario Jose Machado Neto, Valeria Meirelles Carril Elui, Maria da Graca Campos Pimentel

JMIR Aging 2025;8:e55455

Using a Quality-Controlled Dataset From ViSi Mobile Monitoring for Analyzing Posture Patterns of Hospitalized Patients: Retrospective Observational Study

Using a Quality-Controlled Dataset From ViSi Mobile Monitoring for Analyzing Posture Patterns of Hospitalized Patients: Retrospective Observational Study

Overall, the study objectives were to (1) develop a data cleaning procedure for a large inpatient Vi Si posture monitoring dataset with a duration of 1 year, (2) consolidate posture codes into categories, (3) derive concise summary statistics from the continuous monitoring data, and (4) study types of patient posture habits using summary statistics of posture duration and transition frequency.

Emily J Huang, Yuexin Chen, Clancy J Clark

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024;12:e54735

Recognition of Forward Head Posture Through 3D Human Pose Estimation With a Graph Convolutional Network: Development and Feasibility Study

Recognition of Forward Head Posture Through 3D Human Pose Estimation With a Graph Convolutional Network: Development and Feasibility Study

Forward head posture (FHP), characterized by the head jutting forward and shoulders rounding, is a prevalent consequence of modern lifestyles that involve extended periods of using laptops, mobile devices, or driving. Achieving optimal posture—where the spine maintains a neutral alignment with the gravitational line passing through the acromion and tragus—ensures stability and good postural health [1]. Deviations from this alignment, as seen in FHP, can place undue stress on the cervical spine.

Haedeun Lee, Bumjo Oh, Seung-Chan Kim

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e55476

Gait Features in Different Environments Contributing to Participation in Outdoor Activities in Old Age (GaitAge): Protocol for an Observational Cross-Sectional Study

Gait Features in Different Environments Contributing to Participation in Outdoor Activities in Old Age (GaitAge): Protocol for an Observational Cross-Sectional Study

The actual test started with 5 seconds of standing still in an anatomical posture. When starting, the speed was gradually increased toward the speed obtained from the 10-meter walking test and once achieved, the participant was asked to walk for 3 minutes at that speed. After 3 minutes, the treadmill was slowed down and the participant was asked to stand again for 5 seconds in an anatomical posture.

Merja Rantakokko, Emmi Matikainen-Tervola, Eeva Aartolahti, Sanna Sihvonen, Julija Chichaeva, Taija Finni, Neil Cronin

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e52898

Effects of Virtual Reality Pilates Training on Duration of Posture Maintenance and Flow in Young, Healthy Individuals: Randomized Crossover Trial

Effects of Virtual Reality Pilates Training on Duration of Posture Maintenance and Flow in Young, Healthy Individuals: Randomized Crossover Trial

Along the continuum of these previously published studies, we hypothesize that flow might be involved in the duration of posture maintenance in the context of VR Pilates. Therefore, we have conducted this study to assess the efficacy of VR Pilates in improving the duration of posture maintenance and its ability to promote a significantly higher degree of flow compared to traditional Pilates among typical healthy adults.

Sung Je Park, Jea Woog Lee

JMIR Serious Games 2023;11:e49080

Exploring the Efficacy of a Set of Smart Devices for Postural Awareness for Workers in an Industrial Context: Protocol for a Single-Subject Experimental Design

Exploring the Efficacy of a Set of Smart Devices for Postural Awareness for Workers in an Industrial Context: Protocol for a Single-Subject Experimental Design

In the manufacturing industries, tasks requiring excessive force, poor posture, high repetition, and long duration, which induce fatigue and which are stressful, lead to an increased risk of MSDs [4,6,7]. The consequences of WMSDs have a significant and wide-ranging financial impact on both the social and individual levels [8]. In Europe, about 3 of every 5 workers report MSDs.

Mário Lopes, Susana Lopes, Mariana Monteiro, Mário Rodrigues, Aureliano Fertuzinhos, Augusto de Sousa Coelho, Paulo Matos, Abílio Borges, Teófilo Leite, Cátia Sampaio, Rui Costa, José Alvarelhão

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e43637

Data-Driven Personalization of a Physiotherapy Care Pathway: Case Study of Posture Scanning

Data-Driven Personalization of a Physiotherapy Care Pathway: Case Study of Posture Scanning

After some time, Michael’s posture may improve (H), and the improvement will become visible in a new Posture Scan. Between the initial posture scan and the possible improvement of Michael’s posture, Michael and the therapist may be in contact via the PSRS Movement Lab and may have physical meetings to evaluate the effects of the exercises and adjust them if necessary. The interviews represent our primary data. The data were collected between February and May 2018.

Olli Korhonen, Karin Väyrynen, Tino Krautwald, Glenn Bilby, Hedwig Anna Theresia Broers, Guido Giunti, Minna Isomursu

JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2020;7(2):e18508