30, March 2026

2D Analysis of Postural Variations and Musculoskeletal Disorders in College Going Overweight & Obese Students: A Cross Sectional Study

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-3; MAR-2026

Author(s): Dr.Deeba Shaikh, Sakshi Rajendra Mundhe, Vinaya Kishanrao Dhobale, Pranjal Rajendra Kotecha

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¹Assistant professor , Department of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, MGM School of physiotherapy, Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

²³⁴Interns, MGM School of Physiotherapy, Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

 

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202603036     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202603036


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Background: Specifically among sedentary college students, growing overweight or obese changes biomechanics and elevates the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and postural irregularities. The objective to assess postural variations between overweight and obese college students using two-dimensional (2D) analysis and how they relate to musculoskeletal problems. Methodology: 144 students around the ages of 18 and 25 with BMIs between 25 to 34.9 kg/m² part in a cross-sectional observational study. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was utilized to assess musculoskeletal symptoms, and Kinovea software was utilized to analyze posture from anterior, posterior, and lateral perspectives. Results: Genu valgum (27.1%), anterior pelvic tilt (28.5%), rounded/protruding shoulders (25%), and forward head posture (38.9%) were prevalent. Increased musculoskeletal pain, mainly in the neck, shoulders, and lower back, has been associated to higher postural deviations.  
Overweight, Obesity, Postural analysis, Kinovea, Musculoskeletal disorders, 2D motion analysis

Dr.Deeba Shaikh, Sakshi Rajendra Mundhe, Vinaya Kishanrao Dhobale, Pranjal Rajendra Kotecha (2026); 2D Analysis of Postural Variations and Musculoskeletal Disorders in College Going Overweight & Obese Students: A Cross Sectional Study, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-3, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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