A. DEJANOVIC ET AL.
Conclusion
This first attempt to examine spine posture and endurance
scores will help interpret pain mechanisms and spine function
in the future. In addition this database may give context for in-
terpreting tests results from children for both therapeutic and
performance training goals.
Acknowledgements
The financial support of the Natural Sciences and Engineer-
ing Research Council, Canada is gratefully acknowledged. The
authors wish to thank the valuable contributions made by the
Dean, the parents and all the children from the elementary
school for their help, support and participation in this study.
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