The Effect of Posture Shirts on Posture During Functional Tasks

The Effect of Posture Shirts on Posture During Functional Tasks in Healthy Participants.

This study investigates the effect of a posture shirt on posture during functional tasks such as office work.

Poor posture have historically been blamed for pain and disability in the general population. A treatment-strategy that have gain popularity in recent years is the use of a posture shirt which is a compressive shirt designed and marketed to the general public and health service providers as a way to improve posture and consequently alter muscle activity, reduce musculoskeletal pain and discomfort. This study will investigate the effect of posture shirts on posture.

Inclusion Criteria: - Healthy participants

• Pain free healthy participants
• Able to speak, read and understand Danish Exclusion Criteria: - Healthy participants
• Pain from the back, neck or shoulder area during the past 3 months
• Any discomfort in relation to computer use
• Lack of ability to cooperate