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The Incidence of Body Posture Abnormalities in Relation to the Segmental Body Composition in Early School-Aged Children

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Children are exposed to multiple factors that contribute to an increase in body mass and the development of posture defects. The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between the segmental distribution of fat mass and muscle mass and the incidence of body posture abnormalities in early school-aged children. A total of 190 children aged 7-9 were included in the research project. The examined children were divided according to age (class level) into three groups. Height, weight and body composition, BMI, and body posture were determined. Thoracic and lumbar spine abnormalities occurred most frequently in the examined children (7-95%, 8-92%, 9-89.5%). During the assessment of the segmental body composition, the lowest fat-fat-free index was found in the trunk. The number of abnormalities of the cervical spine, pelvis, and lower extremities increases with age. The number of abnormalities of the thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as of upper extremities and the pectoral girdle decreases with age. Body posture abnormalities are correlated with body composition and in particular with the fat mass percentage. The segmental body com-position analyzer can be used to screen for posture defects.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710815

Authors: Michalina Ziętek, Mariusz Machniak, Dorota Wójtowicz, Agnieszka Chwałczyńska

Institution: Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,618