Assessing Changes in Forces on the Spine During Kyphosis Exercises
Author Information
Author(s): Szurmik Tomasz, Bibrowicz Karol, Romaniszyn-Kania Patrycja, Kania Damian, Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz Katarzyna, Kurzeja Piotr, Mitas Andrzej W.
Primary Institution: Faculty of Arts and Educational Science, University of Silesia
Hypothesis
The study aimed to assess the dynamics of changes in the torques of derotating and redressing forces acting on the apexes of deformation curvature arches during active, kyphosis-inducing exercises using the D4S device.
Conclusion
The values of forces increase slightly with the subsequent series of exercises.
Supporting Evidence
- The values of the measured moments of the derotating-redressing forces acting on the curvature peak vertebrae ranged from 24.1 N/cm2 to 39.9 N/cm2.
- Significant variation in pressure values was observed in subsequent measurements.
- The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of the Human Experimentation Committee.
Takeaway
The study looked at how forces on the spine change when kids do special exercises to help with their posture. It found that these forces get a little stronger with more practice.
Methodology
The study involved 12 girls aged 9 to 10 years, using the D4S device for dynamic, personalized stimulation during six therapeutic visits.
Limitations
The study involved a small group of patients and should be extended to include a larger number of participants with various degrees and types of deformation.
Participant Demographics
12 girls aged 9 to 10 years (mean age 9.36, SD 1.52; mean weight 31.34 kg, SD 3.28; mean height 134.23 cm, SD 8.25).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.00029
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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