The Relationship Between Posture, Sense of Position, Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Anxiety

The Relationship Between Posture, Sense of Position, Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Anxiety in Asymptomatic Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study

It is known that posture is affected by various factors such as somatosensation, visual perception and cognition. In addition, it is also thought to affect conditions such as stress and anxiety through receptors. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between postural changes such as thoracic kyphosis, musculoskeletal problems, trunk position sense and anxiety in young individuals who were asymptomatic in terms of musculoskeletal problems.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years and older
• Volunteered to participate in the study
• No systemic or neurological disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe visual and hearing problems
• Orthopedic injury or surgery in the last 6 months