The Impact of Spinal Musculoskeletal Abnormalities on Motor Performance in Female Students: A Correlational Study
Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1595-SSRC
Authors
1دانشکده علوم ورزشی دانشگاه تهران
2دانشکده علوم ورزشی- دانشگاه تربیت دبیر شهید رجائی
Abstract
Objective: The physical health of students, being a substantial aspect of their well-being, is of utmost importance. Spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities have been recognized as a potential risk factor that can jeopardize the physical health of students and adversely impact their motor performance throughout their lives. However, the relationship between spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities and motor performance in female students remains understudied. Therefore, the objective of this investigation was to explore the association between spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities and motor performance in female students.
Methods: A correlational design was employed for this study. The study population comprised all female students in the first stage of secondary education in the city of Bushehr. A total of 50 students meeting the inclusion criteria were selected as participants. Spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities, including forward head posture, kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, were evaluated using the chessboard test and the New York questionnaire. Motor performance was assessed using a screening test specifically designed for this purpose. The Pearson correlation coefficient was utilized to examine the relationship between the variables under investigation.
Results: The Pearson correlation test revealed significant negative correlations between motor performance scores and kyphosis (P < 0.005; r = -0.84), lordosis (P < 0.001; r = -0.91), and scoliosis (P < 0.003; r = -0.81). Conversely, a weak negative correlation was observed between forward head posture and motor performance (P < 0.001; r = -0.14).
Conclusion: Spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities disrupt the length-tension relationship of muscles, leading to impaired execution of functional tasks and increased occurrence of motor errors. Inadequate execution of functional tasks, accompanied by errors, heightens the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and pain. This issue is particularly critical during the developmental stages of students. Thus, based on our findings, the identification and correction of spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities are crucial for enhancing motor performance and preventing physical injuries in students.
Methods: A correlational design was employed for this study. The study population comprised all female students in the first stage of secondary education in the city of Bushehr. A total of 50 students meeting the inclusion criteria were selected as participants. Spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities, including forward head posture, kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, were evaluated using the chessboard test and the New York questionnaire. Motor performance was assessed using a screening test specifically designed for this purpose. The Pearson correlation coefficient was utilized to examine the relationship between the variables under investigation.
Results: The Pearson correlation test revealed significant negative correlations between motor performance scores and kyphosis (P < 0.005; r = -0.84), lordosis (P < 0.001; r = -0.91), and scoliosis (P < 0.003; r = -0.81). Conversely, a weak negative correlation was observed between forward head posture and motor performance (P < 0.001; r = -0.14).
Conclusion: Spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities disrupt the length-tension relationship of muscles, leading to impaired execution of functional tasks and increased occurrence of motor errors. Inadequate execution of functional tasks, accompanied by errors, heightens the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and pain. This issue is particularly critical during the developmental stages of students. Thus, based on our findings, the identification and correction of spinal musculoskeletal abnormalities are crucial for enhancing motor performance and preventing physical injuries in students.
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