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Posture Pro will estimate the amount of additional gravitational and "pull" tension in
the cervical spine, based on the amount of forward head travel calculated from the lat-
eral view . We combine these two different forces into a percentage of additional forces
being placed on the cervical spine. This is an estimate only.

Additionally, we can estimate additional forces, and their location, based on AP
results. These additional forces are represented by the red and green lines in the picture
above. The numbers to the right of the lines represent the additional stress being placed
in the area. In creating this percentage we take into account the severity of the offset
angle, the flexibility of the area and the relative strength of the muscles to overcome ad-
ditional force. Again, this is an estimate only.

These additional force lines will animate when the "Effects of Time" button is
pressed.

NOTE: The Vertical line in the cervical area on the lateral and AP picture represent
the same force line from two views. The % number to the left of the AP cervical line rep-
resents the additional force shown in the AP and Lateral view of the same line.

Clicking on the Stress Indicator button turns the lines On/Off.