2D and 3D photogrammetric models for respiratory analysis in adolescents

Abstract

The aim of this study was to test the correlation between a two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) biomechanical photogrammetric model, with inspiratory and expiratory lung capacities in adolescents. This was a cross sectional study, in which 40 adolescents of both genders were assessed, aged between 14 and 17 years old. Anthropometric data were collected (body mass, height and thorax length). Then, three tests were performed for forced vital capacity (FVC) in the supine position, using a spirometer. For FVC proof assessments, the volunteers were subjected to a mapping of body structures with adhesive markers and, after the test, one was selected with better respiratory performance for computational analysis of photogrammetric thoracoabdominal mobility. The results showed average values of 15.40, 61.29, 1.66 and 25.54, for age (years), body mass (kg), height (m) and thorax length (cm), respectively. The analysis found respiratory values of: 3:22 l for forced expiratory volume in one second, 3.87 l for forced vital capacity, 6.50 l/s for peak expiratory flow and 3.59 l for deep inspiration. The correlation showed better values for 3D photogrammetry as compared to 2D. The inclusion of the third dimension has been applied in order to adequate photogrammetric methodology to existing kinematics analysis tools as videogrammetry computed and plethysmography. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014.