Postürü

Postürü is a term used to describe the alignment and arrangement of the human body in space, with emphasis on the spine, head, pelvis, and limbs and how they interact with gravity. In clinical and ergonomic contexts, postürü covers both static positions (standing, sitting, lying) and dynamic alignment during movement.

Static postürü refers to how the body holds itself at rest, while dynamic postürü considers how posture changes through tasks such as lifting, walking, or reaching. Good postürü aims for balanced loading of joints, efficient breathing, and minimal muscular strain. Abnormal postürü can involve excessive curvatures, forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or pelvic tilting, which may contribute to pain or movement limitations over time.

Assessment and measurement methods vary. Visual observation by clinicians, plumb line analysis, and smartphone or camera-based photogrammetry are common. More advanced approaches use motion capture or wearable sensors to quantify spinal angles, limb alignment, and center of gravity during tasks.

Health relevance is significant. Prolonged poor postürü is associated with neck, upper back, and lower back pain, headaches, fatigue, and increased risk of repetitive strain injuries. Conversely, improving postürü can reduce strain, enhance balance, and support respiratory efficiency and core function.

Influencing factors include muscle strength and flexibility, proprioception, ergonomic design, age, body weight, and habitual behaviors. Management often involves targeted exercises (core strengthening, back and neck extensors, chest opening), stretching, mobility work, and ergonomics education to promote sustainable, healthy postures in daily life.