Evaluation of Postural Habits and Awareness in Young Adults with Generalized Joint Hypermobility

Authors : Ramazan Yıldız, Ayşe Yıldız

Pages : 186-192

Doi:10.30720/ered.1543835

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Publication Date : 2025-09-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate postural habits and awareness in individuals with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH). Material and Methods: 86 participants (44 participants with GJH and 42 participants without GJH) were included in the study. Generalized joint hypermobility was determined with the Beighton score, while postural awareness was evaluated with the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS). Results: In the three subscales of PHAS, postural habits and awareness, positional awareness, and ergonomic awareness scores were lower in individuals with GJH (p<0.05). The GJH group had higher scores in the awareness of factors disrupting posture subtest (p<0.05). Discussion: Postural habits and awareness results were significantly different in young individuals aged 18-25 with joint hypermobility compared to those without GJH. Postural exercises and posture re-education of individuals with generalized joint hypermobility may be beneficial in the development of postural awareness.
Keywords : Farkındalık, Eklem hipermobilitesi, Postür

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