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Screening and Early Identification of Spinal Deformities and Posture in 311 Children: Results from 16 Districts in
Róbert Rusnák1,2, Marina Kolarová2, Ivana Aštaryová2
1Central Military Hospital in Ružomberok, Neurosurgery Clinic, Slovakia.
Objective:
In our study, we wanted to identify the number of existing deformities of the spine and posture in primary schoolers.
Methods:
The sample consisted of 311 healthy pupils aged 6-7. We used Klein, Thomas, and Mayer method to evaluate the posture. The spine curvature was evaluated by plumb line. Muscle imbalance was evaluated by standardized manual tests by Professor Janda. The results were evaluated by the basic population abundance and the use of the ANOVA program. We determined the level of statistical significance at p = 0.05.
Results:
The statistically significant occurrence of poor posture was found. Poor posture occurred in more than 50% of the pupils studied. Spine deformities in the sagittal plane have exceeded 30% (C = 37.94212%; Th = 32.15434%; L = 30.22508%). In the frontal plane deformities were present in 13.18328% of pupils. Spinae and postural disorders were accompanied by the muscle imbalance (muscle stiffness and weakness).
Conclusion:
Screening is a well-founded technique for the early detection of spinae and posture disorders. Based on the results of screening, professionals can take preventive measures. As in our research prevalence of spine deformities and poor posture in children was high, we recommend regular screening in clinical practice.
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