The Effect of a Posture Shirt on Muscle Activity During Functional Tasks

The Effect of a Posture Shirt on Muscle Activity During Functional Tasks

This study sets out to investigate the effect of a posture shirt on muscle activity during a sitting and standing repetitive upper limb task

Posture shirts are designed, and marketed to the general public and health service providers to improve posture and consequently alter muscle activity, reduce musculoskeletal pain and discomfort. This study sets out to investigate the effect of a posture shirt on muscle activity during a sitting and a standing repetitive upper limb task.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pain free healthy participants
• Able to speak, read and understand Danish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pain from the back, neck or shoulder area during the past 6 months
• Experience of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) on the day of testing
• Current or previous chronic or recurrent pain condition
• Regular use of analgesics
• Previous neurologic, musculoskeletal or mental illnesses that may influence the results
• Lack of ability to cooperate