Physiotherapia Croatica, Vol. 19 No. 1, 2021.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
Relationship between physical activity, spine mobility and core stability - pilot research
Jasminka Hržić-Grubelić
; Medicinska škola u Rijeci, Rijeka
Sažetak
Abstract
Introduction: Numerous studies suggest a decrease
in physical activity and an increase in the number of
adolescents with lumbar pain. Spinal mobility and core
stability are factors associated with the occurrence of
lumbar pain.
Aim: The aim of the pilot study was to determine the
relationship between physical activity levels, spinal
mobility and torso stability.
Materials and methods: The paper presents the results
of a pilot study conducted in a randomly selected
group of 12 graduates of the Medical School in Rijeka.
Physical activity, core mobility, and core stability were
measured because these three parameters have been
associated with low back pain in numerous studies. The
pilot- study used a short version of the International
Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the following
methods of physiotherapy assessment: measurement of torso lateroflexion by goniometric mobile application
Goniometer Pro, modified Schober test and unilateral
hip bridge endurance test (UHBE test).
Results: The results of the IPAQ questionnaire showed
that there was no group with low physical activity in the
study group. In the comparison of the amount of time
the respondents spend sitting with the level of physical
activity, no statistically significant difference was found
(p = 0.185). A statistically significant correlation was
found between lateroflexion and participation in high
(r = 0.67, p = 0.025) and moderate physical activity (r
= - 0.62, p = 0.043) and participation in high physical
activity and UHBE test = 0.72, p = 0.013).
Conclusion: Physical activity is necessary for the health
and stability of the trunk and mobility of the spine in
the prevention of lumbar pain, and further research into
these parameters in the school population is necessary.
Ključne riječi
adolescents, lumbar pain, physical activity, core mobility, core stability
Hrčak ID:
260337
URI
Datum izdavanja:
25.5.2021.
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