Body Posture of Junior Kickboxers
Author Information
Author(s): Łuniewicz-Stępniak Krzysztof, Truszczyńska-Baszak Aleksandra, Twarowska-Grybalow Natalia
Primary Institution: Department of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the body posture of kickboxing players.
Conclusion
Kickboxing training did not negatively influence the spinal curvatures of the competitors and may reduce the risk of lower back pain.
Supporting Evidence
- The kickboxing group showed higher values of lumbar lordosis compared to the control group.
- Training did not affect the asymmetry of body posture in the sagittal plane.
- Kickboxing training may help prevent lower back pain due to increased lumbar lordosis.
Takeaway
Kickboxers have a special way of standing that helps their backs, and training doesn't make their posture worse.
Methodology
The study used the Moiré method to assess body posture in kickboxers and a control group.
Limitations
The study only examined participants once and had an uneven age range in the groups.
Participant Demographics
The study group included 13 kickboxers aged 15-24, and the control group included 16 non-training individuals aged 14-20.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.042 for KLL, 0.033 for GLL
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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