Measuing/analysing posture in saggital plane

[jsharpjsharp]

Hi, in the process of doing my dissertation (sport and exercise science, applying for MSc physio after). Analysing posture in amateur rugby uni players using non-invasive surface topography methods.
Taken photographs from posterior view and analysed using POTSI.
Taken photographs from lateral view and analysed head/neck/ shoulder using craniovertabral angle.
***Looking for another method to analyse the entire head,neck, shoulder, back posture from lateral view photographs***
Is there anyway to measure angle of curvature in the back from the lateral view? basically like cobb angle but from the side. I have done a lot of research and journal searches but im not sure if such a method exists and if it does, what its actually called?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, even just the name of the method so I can research it.
Cheers!!!

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[estherderu]

dear Jsharp
There actually is.
Take a look at Physio Prospective study. Part of the assessment of the scoliosis patients is with the use of a plumbline and ruler. We are able to measure the deepest part of each curve in this manner.

[jsharpjsharp]

HERO!
thanks very much estherderu