Assessment of the prevalence of kyphosis disorders in students

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of kyphosis disorders in students. Total of 502 students in three levels including primary (99 girls, 99 boys), guidance (47 girls, 57 boys) and high schools (100 girls, 100 boys) participated in this study. Frontal Cobb angle was measured by fl exi curve ruler. Data were analysed by χ 2 test. After collecting, subjects were classifi ed in four categories including fl at back, normal, kyphosis and hyperkyphosis. Of 256 boys, 2% had fl at back, 76.6% were normal and 21.4% had kyphosis and of 256 girls 4.5% showed fl at back, 80% showed fl at back normal and 15% showed kyphosis, but there were signifi cant differences between their disorders (p > 0.05). There was signifi cant difference between boys and girls in elementary school (p < 0.05). In guidance and high school boy and girls, there were significant differences between their spinal deformities (fl at back, normal and kyphosis). We concluded that reducing improper habits and familiarising the children with the proper way of carrying their bags and performing proper activities such as sitting and sleeping and also participating in regular training can reduce the risk of spinal deformities.on 30 April 2019 by guest. Protected by copyright.

Prevalence of Postural Abnormalities of Spine and Shoulder Girdle in Sanda Professionals

“…Based on these abovementioned points, it seems that movement patterns of Sanda in Wushu directly increase kyphosis; so, as a compensatory factor, it causes lordosis, forward shoulder and then forward head. On the other hand, postural disorders can cause changes in the body's centre of gravity compared with the base of support and thus problems with the balance of individuals (26). Awkward posture is not always indicative of disease; however, not only can it change the physical appearance and create specific psychological effects, but it also causes various adverse effects in other parts of the body (20).…”