Background: Excessive body weight is a lifestyle issue, which is commonly found in children in many countries worldwide, and has enormous medical implications. This study aimed to determine the effect of overweight and obesity on the shape of the spine in children. Materials and Methods: A total of 910 children 10-12 years of age participated in this study. Their height, weight, and fat tissue content were measured. Their BMI was calculated, and their body weight status was categorized. The shape of the spinal curvature was assessed using an ultrasound Zebris Pointer system. The following parameters were used for the assessment: the shape of the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis, the sagittal trunk inclination, and alignment of the spine in the frontal plane. Results: An overweight or obesity was found in 23.7% of participants. The thoracic kyphosis was similar in children with a normal and an excessive weight. The BMI and body fat correlated statistically significantly with the shape of lumbar lordosis as well as with the tilt of the long axis of the body. The results revealed that overweight or obesity did not have any effect on the lateral bending of the spine. Conclusions: Excessive body weight was found to increase the risk for developing the lumbar hyperlordosis and cause posterior axial tilt. Therefore, overweight and obese children should participate in gymnastic classes that can help correct faulty posture. Special attention should be paid to correct the position of the lower part of the trunk.
Background: Excessive body weight is a lifestyle issue, which is commonly found in children in many countries worldwide, and has enormous medical implications. This study aimed to determine the effect of overweight and obesity on the shape of the spine in children. Materials and Methods: A total of 910 children 10-12 years of age participated in this study. Their height, weight, and fat tissue content were measured. Their BMI was calculated, and their body weight status was categorized. The shape of the spinal curvature was assessed using an ultrasound Zebris Pointer system. The following parameters were used for the assessment: the shape of the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis, the sagittal trunk inclination, and alignment of the spine in the frontal plane. Results: An overweight or obesity was found in 23.7% of participants. The thoracic kyphosis was similar in children with a normal and an excessive weight. The BMI and body fat correlated statistically significantly with the shape of lumbar lordosis as well as with the tilt of the long axis of the body. The results revealed that overweight or obesity did not have any effect on the lateral bending of the spine. Conclusions: Excessive body weight was found to increase the risk for developing the lumbar hyperlordosis and cause posterior axial tilt. Therefore, overweight and obesechildren should participate in gymnastic classes that can help correct faulty posture. Special attention should be paid to correct the position of the lower part of the trunk.
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body posture; children; faulty posture; obesity; overweight
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