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Thus, the aim of this review is to evaluate the potential of photogrammetry in quantifying age-related postural changes. Materials and Methods: We searched the databases PubMed Central, Scopus, Embase, and SciELO from the beginning of records to March 2021. Inclusion criteria were: (a) participants were older adults aged \u226560; (b) standing posture was assessed by photogrammetric means. PRISMA guidelines were followed. We used the Newcastle\u2013Ottawa Scale to assess methodological quality. Results: Of 946 articles reviewed, after screening and the removal of duplicates, 11 reports were found eligible for full-text assessment, of which 5 full studies met the inclusion criteria. Significant changes occurring with aging included deepening of thoracic kyphosis, flattening of lumbar lordosis, and increased sagittal inclination. Conclusions: These changes agree with commonly described aging-related postural changes. However, detailed quantification of these changes was not found; the photogrammetrical methods used were often unvalidated and did not adhere to known protocols. These methodological difficulties call for further studies using validated photogrammetrical methods and improved research methodologies.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/s22176640","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2022,9,8]],"date-time":"2022-09-08T04:18:32Z","timestamp":1662610712000},"page":"6640","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Can We Quantify Aging-Associated Postural Changes Using Photogrammetry? 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