Computerized evaluation by digital photography, an evaluation resource for Global Postural Reeducation

Abstract

The work is described by means of digital photography with the use of reflexive spherical markers attached to pre-defined anatomical points, enabling analysis through a computer program, denominated Fisiologic. The processing of digital photos, provides de coordinates x and y of the corporal markers in pixel, being that these coordinates serve to create values of corporal segments utilizing the analytical geometrical form. I report here the case of a patient with compromised posture, submitted to Global Postural Reeducation . A physiotherapeutic evaluation was performed initially and later the patient was photographed and data was analysed before and after 21st session. The computerized evaluation by digital photography showed satisfactory results as did the radiologic exams. Thus we conclude that this is an useful evaluation method of Global Postural Reeducation.