scholarly journals Prevalence and Characteristics of Back Pain in Children and Adolescents from the Region of Murcia (Spain): ISQUIOS Programme

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 946
Author(s):  
María Teresa Martínez-Romero ◽  
Antonio Cejudo ◽  
Pilar Sainz de Baranda
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
The Past

Puberty is a vulnerable period for musculoskeletal disorders due to the existence of a wide inter-individual variation in growth and development. The main objective of the present study was to describe the prevalence of back pain (BP) in the past year and month in school-aged children according to sex, age, maturity status, body mass index (BMI) and pain characteristics. This study involved 513 students aged between 9 and 16 years. Anthropometric measures were recorded to calculate the maturity stage of the students using a regression equation comprising measures for age, body mass, body height, sitting height and leg length. An ad hoc questionnaire composed of eight questions was used to describe BP prevalence in school-aged children. The results showed that the prevalence of BP in school-aged children was observed in 35.1% over the last year (45% boys and 55% girls), and 17.3% (40.4% boys and 59.6% girls, with an association found between female sex and BP) in the last month. The prevalence of back pain in the past year and month was higher the older the students were, or the more pubertal development they had experienced. The prevalence of BP in the last year was also higher in those with overweight or obesity. After adjustment for sex, there was an association between BP and older age and higher BMI in boys and an association between BP and higher pubertal development in girls. In summary, the present study showed that the prevalence of BP was related to the maturity stage and weight of the participants, with different prevalence patterns found according to sex.

SECULAR CHANGES IN HEIGHT, BODY WEIGHT, BODY MASS INDEX AND PUBERTAL DEVELOPMENT IN MALE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN KRAKOW, POLAND

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 495-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
ŁUKASZ KRYST ◽  
MAŁGORZATA KOWAL ◽  
AGNIESZKA WORONKOWICZ ◽  
JAN SOBIECKI ◽  
BARBARA ANNA CICHOCKA
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Body ◽  
Secular Changes ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Mean

SummaryThis study examined the secular changes in height, body weight, body mass index and pubertal development in male children and adolescents in Krakow (Poland) over the past 80 years, with an emphasis on the last decade (2000–2010). The survey of the population of Krakow is a continuation of observations conducted in that area for many years. The analysis aims to determine whether in the last decade Krakow still witnessed the secular trend, and what form the trend took. The body height and weight, and body mass index (BMI), of 1862 boys aged 3.5–18.5 years were analysed, against the background of a survey series from the years 1938 (N=1801), 1971 (N=2045), 1983 (N=3124) and 2000 (N=2328). The mean body height, in almost all age categories, was greater than in the past; however the final height over the last decade remained the same. The mean values of body weight and BMI increased, especially in the last decade. Also, an acceleration of puberty in boys was observed. The last 10 years saw an over 3-month decrease in the age of initial appearance of pubic hair in boys. In conclusion, the last decade saw cessation of the growing taller trend: maximum body height stabilized at approximately 179 cm, but weight and BMI increased. Also, a distinct acceleration of puberty was noticed. Lack of height increase, at the same time as weight gain and puberty acceleration, indicate a progressing developmental disharmony.

The Human Body in Britain: Past and Future

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roderick Floud
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
The Past ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Material Welfare

This chapter explores evidence on the changing shape of the British human body, in particular its height and weight, in order to shed light on the past and possibly future standard of living of the British population. It focuses on anthropometric measures (based on height, weight, and body mass index) that are employed as indicators of material welfare of the population.

scholarly journals A Comparison Between the Squat and the Deadlift for Lower Body Strength and Power Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-152
Author(s):  
Federico Nigro ◽  
Sandro Bartolomei
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Strength Exercises ◽  
Study Results

AbstractThe aim of this study was to compare the effects of two resistance training programs including either a deadlift or a parallel squat on lower body maximal strength and power in resistance trained males. Twenty-five resistance trained men were randomly assigned to a deadlift group (DE; n = 14; age = 24.3 ± 4.1 y; body mass = 84.8 ± 14.2 kg; body height = 180.3 ± 6.8 cm) or to a squat group (SQ; n = 11; age = 22.3 ± 1.6 y; body mass = 83.0 ± 13.6 kg; body height 179.9 ± 6.1 cm). Both groups trained 3 times per week for 6 weeks. The deadlift and the squat were the only lower body maximal strength exercises performed by DE and SQ groups, respectively, while both training programs included jumps. A significantly (p = 0.017) greater increase in deadlift 1RM was observed in the DE compared to the SQ group, while the SQ group obtained a significantly (p = 0.049) greater increase in squat 1RM. A significant increase in jump performance (p = 0.010), without significant interactions between groups (p = 0.552), was observed in both groups. Three participants of the DE group developed lower back pain and were excluded from the study. Results indicate that both the squat and the deadlift can result in similar improvement in lower body maximal strength and jump performance and can be successfully included in strength training programs. The incidence of back pain in the DE group may suggest a marked stress of this exercise on the lower back. Proper technique should be used to minimize the risk of injury, especially when the deadlift is performed.

scholarly journals Sleep disturbance associations with blood pressure and body mass index in school-aged children

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 303-9
Author(s):  
Restu Maharany Arumningtyas ◽  
Agung Triono ◽  
Retno Sutomo
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Sleep disturbances can lead to many health problems in school-aged children, including hypertension and obesity. However, a lack of consensus about the etiology of these conditions is due to conflicting reports on the possible effects of sleep disturbances. Objective To assess for possible associations between sleep disturbances and blood pressure as well as body mass index in school-aged children. Methods This cross-sectional study involved primary school children in the 4th-5th grades. Subjects’ blood pressure, body weight, and body height were measured and their parents completed the Sleep Disturbances Scale for Children (SDSC) questionnaire. Results Of the 816 children enrolled, 503 (61.6%) children had sleep disturbances. The most common type of sleep disturbance was initiating and maintaining sleep. Bivariate analysis revealed a significantly increased risk of hypertension among subjects with sleep disturbances (PR 15.06; 95%CI 8.13 to 27.90) and increased risk of obesity (PR 22.65; 95%CI 12.28 to 41.78). Conclusion The most common type of sleep disturbance is initiating and maintaining sleep. Sleep disturbances are significantly associated with hypertension and obesity in children.

Correlation between pain, anthropometric measurements, stress and biochemical markers in women with low back pain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andressa Oliveira Barros dos Santos ◽  
Juliana Brandão Pinto de Castro ◽  
Dilamar Romualdo da Silva ◽  
Ingrid de Oliveira Simões Ribeiro ◽  
Vicente Pinheiro Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Pain Duration ◽  
Positive Correlations

Aim: To analyze the associations between pain duration, pain levels, anthropometric measures, perceived stress and biochemical markers in women with low back pain. Materials & methods: Forty-two participants were submitted to body mass, height, abdominal circumference, cortisol and creatine kinase (CK) collections. Pain duration, pain levels and stress were analyzed through specific questionnaires. Results: There were positive correlations between abdominal circumference and body mass, duration of pain and age, abdominal circumference, CK and age, CK and BMI, CK and abdominal circumference, and CK and duration of pain (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The higher the level of tissue damage over the years, the greater the tendency for higher levels of low back pain perception. Central fat was related to greater load on the spine.

scholarly journals Associations of Body Mass Index and Body Height With Low Back Pain in 829,791 Adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 178 (4) ◽  
pp. 603-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Hershkovich ◽  
A. Friedlander ◽  
B. Gordon ◽  
H. Arzi ◽  
E. Derazne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Low Back

The Results of Studying Anthropometric Status Indicators in School-Aged Children and Their Parents

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
NI Pryanichnikova ◽  
TV Mazhaeva
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Normal Height ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Anthropometric Status

Introduction: Physical development is one of the important health criteria of children and adolescents. The objective of our study was to evaluate anthropometric status indicators of school-aged children and their parents using the results of a questionnaire-based survey conducted in the Sverdlovsk Region. Materials and methods: The survey was carried out in accordance with method recommendations and practical guidelines developed by the Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Biotechnology and involved 3,369 schoolchildren and 5,303 parents. When parents specified body height and weight of their children in questionnaires, we also made use of the results of regular medical checkups provided by medical workers. Results: We established that the majority children had normal height and weight, a third of them were overweight, which was more typical for children living in rural areas, and every fifth child was underweight. Overweight was more prevalent among primary and secondary school boys whereas underweight was more common among high school girls. The average body mass index of parents was slightly above the healthy weight range and equaled 25.6 kg/m2 , overweight being more frequent in men. We noticed that most overweight parents of both genders lived in rural areas. The odds of overweight in children of mothers and fathers with a body mass excess were 1.9 and 1.4 times higher, respectively. Relative risk values indicate an immediate relationship between overweight in parents, especially mothers, and their children. Conclusions: The risk of childhood overweight and obesity is higher in children of overweight parents.

Effect of physical activity level on body build and physical fitness of girls and boys aged 10-19 years

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (78) ◽  
pp. 87-94
Author(s):  
Helena Popławska ◽  
Adam Wilczewski ◽  
Agnieszka Dmitruk ◽  
Wojciech Hołub
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Body ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Somatic Traits

Aim: The study was aimed to evaluate the somatic build and physical fitness of children and adolescents aged 10-19 years depending on their physical activity. Basic procedures: The survey was conducted in the years 2008-2009 with 925 girls and 1016 boys aged 10-19 years, attending rural and urban schools in the Bielsk District. The following basic anthropometric measures were taken: body height, body mass, arm and shank circumference, thickness of three skinfolds (over the triceps, over the scapula, and over the iliac crest). The Body Mass Index (BMI) was computed from values of body height and mass measurements. Numeric values of somatotypological components were calculated as well; these including: endomorphy, mesomorphy, and ectomorphy. Physical activity was evaluated based on the trials of the European Physical Fitness Test battery, and stratified acc. to a 3-level scale: low activity – up to 1 hour, moderate activity – between 1 and 3 hours, and high activity – 4 and more hours. In groups of the physical activity of girls and boys, values of somatic traits and results of motor tests were normalized with the use of equations indicating dependencies of mean values and standard deviations on age, according to Stupnicki et al. [1]. Significance of differences between the studied groups was evaluated using the analysis of variance ANOVA with “post-hoc” Newman-Keuls test. Results: The surveyed girls and boys with the highest physical activity were characterized by the lowest values of somatic traits, except for body height, and by the best results of physical fitness. Greater differences between results were observed in the girls. Conclusions: A correlation was demonstrated between the physical activity and somatic build and physical fitness of the surveyed girls and boys. Key words: physical activity, physical development, physical fitness, children and adolescents

Physical fitness of people with moderate and considerable intellectual disabilities

Physiotherapy ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzena Ślężyńska ◽  
Grzegorz Mięsok ◽  
Kamila Mięsok
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Abdominal Muscle ◽  
The Body ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Abdominal Muscle Strength

AbstractIntroduction: The aim of the physical activity of the intellectually disabled is the strengthening of health, creating movement habits, promoting active recreation, and maintaining exercise capacity. Skillfully applied physical activity allows to mitigate the effects of pathology and create the compensations to enable the intellectually disabled people to live relatively independently. Physical activity and sport also increase their chances to integrate with their families, peers, and social environment.Materials and methods: The research targeted a group of 134 people with moderate or considerable intellectual disability (65 women and 69 men), aged 20-53 years, who participated in occupational therapy workshops in Jastrzębie Zdrój, Rybnik, and Żory. Physical fitness was assessed using the “Eurofit Special” test and balance tests. Measurements of body height and mass were also taken and then used to calculate the body mass index (BMI).Results: A salient somatic trait was the greater body mass relative to height among the persons with considerable disability, clearly illustrated by the BMI. This explained their greater heaviness in performing physical exercises. An even greater difference between participants with moderate and considerable intellectual disability was visible in physical fitness. Obviously, older persons did not achieve as good results in fitness tests as the younger ones, yet the participants were more differentiated by the level of disability than age. Most symptomatic differences to the disadvantage of the considerably disabled were observed in explosive strength, speed, abdominal muscle strength, and flexibility.Conclusions: Significant differences in fitness between the compared groups make it necessary to take into account the level of intellectual disability in the course of physical education and sport, at work, and in household duties.

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