Table 3.
Direction of asymmetrical postural deformities
| Direction of asymmetrical postural deformity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | Right | N/A | Total | |
| Individuals with lateral spinal curve (convex to the left/right) | 364 | 326 | 57 | 747 |
| Level of apex of spinal curve | ||||
| Higher thoracic | 3 | 7 | – | 10 |
| Mid thoracic | 208 | 201 | – | 409 |
| Lower thoracic | 112 | 86 | – | 198 |
| Lumbar | 41 | 32 | – | 73 |
| Configuration of spinal curve | ||||
| Single curve | 272 | 246 | – | 518 |
| Double curve | 92 | 80 | – | 172 |
| Total lateral spinal curves (convex to the left/right) | 444 | 418 | – | 862 |
| Individuals with pelvic obliquity (ASIS lower on left/right) | 332 | 312 | 103 | 747 |
| Individuals with windswept hip pattern (toward left/right) | 181 | 236 | 330 | 747 |
| Individuals with unilateral hip subluxation/dislocation (left/right) | 140 | 93 | 514 | 747 |