Lower Crossed Syndrome on Postural Control and Energy Expenditure

The aim of this study was to compare postural control, lumbar stabilization, lower extremity proprioception, physical activity level, and energy expenditure level between individuals with Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS) and healthy controls.

Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study, * Being between 25-40 years of age, * Not having any orthopedic or neurological problems, * Not having received a specific diagnosis that could cause spinal pain (lumbar disc herniation, radiculopathy, spinal tumor, bleeding, abscess, etc.), * Not having used any medication for spinal pain in the last 3 months, * Not currently receiving physical therapy for lumbar problems. * Positive results from at least three of the following tests applied to determine the presence of ACS: modified Thomas test, modified Schober test, lumbar erector spinae shortening test, prone hip extension test, and straight leg raise test. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a specific diagnosis causing spinal pain * Having a history of lumbar spine surgery * Having used any medication for spinal pain in the last 3 months