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Health Problems of Civilization Physical activity: diseases and issues recognized by the WHO
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3/2024
vol. 18
 
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
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Original paper

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPINAL COLUMN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN AGED 12-13

Mónika Szigethy
1, 2
,
Katalin Nagyváradi
1
,
Judit H. Ekler
1
,
Ferenc Ihász
1

  1. Institute of Sports Science, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University Szombathely, Hungary
  2. Doctoral School of Education, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
Health Prob Civil. 2024; 18(3): 310-319.
Online publish date: 2024/01/29
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Background
This study aimed to investigate the potential correlation between the physiological condition of the spine and posture habits among both adolescent athletes and non-athletes.

Material and methods
In this research, a modified version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was utilized to assess the exercise routines and sports engagement of the participants. Additionally, the Idiag M360pro Spinal Mouse device was employed for the evaluation of spinal column health.

Results
The findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between negligence and sports participation (χ2(1,n=61)=6.036, p=0.018). Specifically, a smaller proportion of athletes (39.1%, 9 individuals) exhibited careless posture in comparison to non-athletes (71.7%, 27 individuals). Moreover, a statistically significant association was identified between poor posture and involvement in sports (χ2(1,n=61)=7.878, p=0.008). Notably, a smaller percentage of athletes (26.1%, 6 individuals) demonstrated poor posture, contrasted with non-athletes (63.2%, 24 individuals).

Conclusions
The results indicate that within the examined sample, athletes exhibited a lower prevalence of poor posture. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that half of the entire sample manifested issues related to posture. Consequently, the primary role of physical education instructors and coaches should involve preventive measures through physical activities that foster a passion for sports. This, in turn, can contribute to the development of proper muscle balance and the maintenance of correct posture.

keywords:

Spinal Mouse, posture, spinal column, adolescents, movement


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