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Background; Anthropometric measurements and Posture Analysis methods are generally used in physical assessment in the field of sports sciences. While anthropometric measurements provide information about bone (length, width), subcutaneous fat and muscle circumference in physical identification, Posture analysis provides angular information about the posture positions of the joint regions. Aim; In our study, we examine the reliability and practical use of the software system developed for effective use of the angular changes (progression / regression) of the joint regions of the physical posture analysis (posture positions) of individuals engaged in both health and performance sports. Material Method; Twelve male individuals (Age 21 ± 4.5 years, height 1.8 ± 0.6 cm and body weight 71.3 ± 6.8 kg) participated voluntarily in our study. They declared that the volunteers who participated in the study did not have any physical health problems. Mechanical goniometer and APPA-Postural Analysis software program were used in the study. Angular measurement values obtained from goniometer and APPA Posture Analysis software were compared statistically (Paired-t). Findings; There was no significant angular difference (p>0.05) between the data obtained from mechanical measurements (Goniometer) and the data obtained from APPA Posture Analysis program. Result; Based on the data we have obtained, Goniometer and APPA-Postural Analysis program can be used to determine the posture (joint angle regions) of individuals. We believe that the APPA Posture Analysis program can be used reliably and practically in physical identification in the field of health and sports sciences.

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