Somatic features and parameters of anterior-posterior spinal curvature in 7-year-olds with particular posture types
Journal Title: Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja - Year 2005, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background. One of the key elements in the examination and evaluation of body posture is defining the shape and size of anterior-posterior curvature of the spine and the location of symmetrical bone points in the trunk area. The aim of our study was to determine which somatic features and parameters of spinal curvature in the sagittal plane show statistically significant differences among children with given types of body posture. Material and methods. We examined 298 children (146 boys and 152 girls) attending four primary schools in Wroclaw, Poland. The examinations were carried out in specially prepared darkened rooms, using computer equipment to evaluate body posture.Results. The most significant similarities regardless of gender were observed in the inclination of the lumbosacral spine (a) and the angle of thoracic kyphosis, as well as in the size and index of thoracic kyphosis. The highest values in these parameters were found in children with lordotic posture, in whom the lowest values were found in the inclination of the upper thoracic segment (g) and the angle and size of lumbar lordosis. However, in children with kyphotic posture the most significant differences were observed in the length of thoracic kyphosis, and the least significant in the actual length of lumbar lordosis. Conclusions. The size parameters and indexes of anterior-posterior spinal curvature appeared to be the least differentiating factors among posture types. The strongest similarity of posture types was found in somatic features and weight-height ratios.
Authors and Affiliations
Katarzyna Barczyk, Tadeusz Skolimowski, Joanna Anwajler, Dagmara Chamela-Bilińska
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP56371
- DOI -
- Views 94
- Downloads 0
Terapia manualna w leczeniu skolioz idiopatycznych. Analiza aktualnego stanu wiedzy
[b]Wstęp.[/b] W leczeniu skolioz idiopatycznych (SI), poza rekomendowanymi specyficznymi metodami fizjoterapeutycznymi, stosuje się także niespecyficzne formy terapii manualnej (NTM). Celem pracy była ocena skuteczności...
Impact of physiotherapy on the functional status of elbow and knee joints and quality of life in patients with hemophilia
Background. The objective of our research was to assess the impact of physiotherapy on the frequency of intraarticular and intramuscular hemorrhages and on elbow and knee joint function, in hemophilic patients.Material a...
The Use of Computer Navigation in Hip Arthroplasty: Literature Review and Evidence Today
Total hip replacement arthroplasty and hip resurfacing are two of the most successful orthopaedic operations performed worldwide. Critical to the success of these operations is the accurate placement of the components. C...
Wskaźnik masy ciała (BMI) a skuteczność <br /> postępowania rehabilitacyjnego w zmianach zwyrodnieniowych stawu kolanowego
Wstęp. Otyłość – główny czynnik ryzyka oraz ból jako podstawowy symptom choroby zwyrodnieniowej stawu kolanowego skłoniły nas do podjęcia badań, których celem jest próba wykazania zależności między wskaźnikiem BMI a wyst...
Ocena wiotkości stawowej u dzieci i młodzieży – przegląd metod
StreszczenieWiotkość stawowa jest diagnozowana w przypadku stwierdzenia zwiększonej ruchomości małych i dużych stawów w stosunku do normy uwzględniającej wiek, płeć i rasę, przy braku chorób układowych. Wielu autorów pot...