Postural analysis of cervical spine and shoulder girdle of children practitioners and non-practitioners of the Pilates method

ABSTRACT Was compared the postural pattern related to the cervical spine and shoulder girdle, practitioners and students not Pilates practitioners. This was a cross-sectional and quantitative study. The study evaluated a convenience sample consisting of 39 students, divided into Pilates group (PG) composed of 21 students and inactive group (IG) consisting of 18 students. Postural assessment was made of the same through the SAPO software. There were significant differences between the groups on the variables related to the horizontal alignment of acromions (p=0.02), horizontal asymmetry of the scapula (p=0.003), vertical alignment of the body in the right side view (p=0.0003), and asymmetry in frontal plane (p=0.0003). Pilates practitioners students had better shoulder and scapula alignment and better body alignment and the center of gravity when compared to non-practitioners.