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http://dx.doi.org/10.5854/JIAPTR.2013.05.25.539

A Study on the Transition and Classification of Somatotyping

Choi, Wan Suk (International University of Korea)
Moon, Ok Kon (Kunjang University College)
Choi, Jung Hyun (Namseoul University)
Kim, Bo Kyoung (International University of Korea)
Wang, Joong San (Raphael Hospital)
Kim, Hong Rae (Hyoja Hospital)
Park, Joo Hyun (Suwon Women's College)
Song, Young Hwa (Dongnam Health College)
Hwang, Hyun Sook (Cheju Halla University)
Kim, Soon Hee (Yongin University)

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Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research / v.4, no.1, 2013 , pp. 539-544 More about this Journal

Abstract

Experts of medicine, philosophy and psychology found that human somatotypes were related to personality or physical characteristics and classified somatotypes into various forms. This study explored the changes and types of somatotyping methods from Before Christ to present day and identified the status of studies of somatotypes in the area of physical therapy. This study covered the methods applied in various majors with a focus on those provided in books and papers of Heath BH. and Carter JEL. Based on the results, there are officially twelve assessment methods. Currently, the method of Heath & Carter is most widely applied. Somatotypes are studied in many areas. It is actively explored in the area of pain physical therapy, thermotherapy and integumentary physical therapy. Also, the soft tissue physical therapy area seeks interdisciplinary studies. This study found that there were various assessment methods in diverse areas. It is likely that continuous studies will develop new assessment methods. It is hoped that in the area of physical therapy, somatotypes shall be applied more amply.

Keywords

Somatotype; Somatotyping; Physical Therapy; Assessment Method;

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