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ArticleBioMed research international2019

Evaluation of Anterior-Posterior Spine Curvatures and Incidence of Sagittal Defects in Children and Adolescents Practicing Traditional Karate.

Walicka-Cupryś Katarzyna, Szeliga Ewa, Guzik Agnieszka, Mrozkowiak Mirosław, Niewczas Marta, Ostrowski Paweł, Tabaczek-Bejster Iwona

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Article in BioMed research international, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Walicka-Cupryś KatarzynaInstitute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Warszawska 26A Street, 35-205 Rzeszow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-0892-9001
Szeliga EwaInstitute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Warszawska 26A Street, 35-205 Rzeszow, Poland.
Guzik AgnieszkaInstitute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Warszawska 26A Street, 35-205 Rzeszow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-4582-4383
Mrozkowiak MirosławFaculty of Physical Education, Health and Tourism, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Chodkiewicza 30 Street, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Niewczas MartaFaculty of Physical Education, Department of Sport, University of Rzeszow, Towarnickiego 3 Street Rzeszow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2687-3243
Ostrowski PawełFaculty of Physical Education, Department of Sport, University of Rzeszow, Towarnickiego 3 Street Rzeszow, Poland.
Tabaczek-Bejster IwonaDepartment of Obstetrics and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Pigonia 6 Street, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland.
University of Rzeszów · PLKazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND STUDY

aimTo evaluate anterior-posterior spine curvatures and incidence of sagittal defects in children and adolescents practicing traditional Karate. MATERIAL AND

methods152 people aged 6-16 yrs, mean age 10.5±3.03. The study group (SG), subjects attending traditional Karate classes for min one year, 60 minutes twice a week (76 people). The control group (CG) randomly selected on 1:1 basis to match SG. The anterior-posterior curvatures were measured with a gravitational inclinometer. Sauder's norms were used to assess postural defects. Body mass, height, and BMI were measured. Mann-Whitney U-test/Student's t-test for independent variables,

resultsSignificant differences were observed between the groups in lumbosacral inclination ALPHA1 p<0.001; karateka had significantly lower ALPHA 1 and greater thoracic inclination (GAMMA TH/L) p=0.23. In study group, lumbosacral angle flattening (ALPHA 2) (81.6%) was greater than in CG (56.6%). ALPHA 2 (43.4%) was more frequently within the norm in CG. Increased ALPHA 2 was reported only among SG (2.6%). Differences were statistically significant (

conclusionsTraditional Karate affects pelvic tilt leading to posterior tilt; it correlates with somatic parameters: height, mass, and BMI in terms of spine curvatures. The size of the lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis in karatekas is comparable to that of those not practicing sport. Frequent incidence of reduced pelvic tilt in karatekas requires implementing exercises activating anterior tilt during training session.

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AdolescentChildFemaleHumansKyphosisLordosisLumbar VertebraeMaleMartial ArtsPostureRadiographySpinal CurvaturesSpineThoracic Vertebrae

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