Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball Players
Background: The issue of the relation betweeen training loads on the shape of the spine of young players is of significant importance, as with the advancement of training seniority, unfavorable changes may be perpetuated resulting in possible consequences in the next stages of ontogenesis. The aim o...
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| description | Background: The issue of the relation betweeen training loads on the shape of the spine of young players is of significant importance, as with the advancement of training seniority, unfavorable changes may be perpetuated resulting in possible consequences in the next stages of ontogenesis. The aim of this study was to assess the formation of the sagittal curvatures of the spine in girls practicing volleyball versus their nonpractising peers. Methods: We examined 60 girls aged 10–13 years, including 30 volleyball players and 30 untrained peers. The Baseline Bubble inclinometer was applied as a research. The data were analyzed based on Mann–Whitney U test and Pearson Chi-square test. Results. There were statistically significant intergroup differences in lumbar lordosis curvature values (Z = −2.67; <i>p</i> = 0.007). The prevalence of correctness values of the thoracic kyphosis curvature, was group-dependent (χ<sup>2</sup>(1) = 4.34; <i>p</i> = 0.037). Group also determined the prevalence of lumbar lordosis normalities (χ<sup>2</sup>(1) = 5.41; <i>p</i> = 0.020). Conclusions. Volleyball has a beneficial effect on the formation of the thoracic kyphosis, while the lumbar lordosis is shallowed under the influence of training. This indicates the need for a holistic approach to player training and the need to supplement the technique and tactics training with exercises to strengthen the muscles that stabilize the lumbar spine, improve spinal mobility, learn how to control the anterior tilt of the pelvis and train the fascia. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-88d2d96746ec4a088f1efdb4cfcc00992025-08-20T02:08:07ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114221014210.3390/app142210142Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball PlayersEwa Puszczalowska-Lizis0Wioletta Mikulakova1Patrycja Fitas2Sabina Lizis3Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszow, Warzywna 1a, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Care, University of Presov, Partizanska 1, 080 01 Presov, SlovakiaProvincial Hospital No. 2 them. St. Queen Jadwiga in Rzeszow, Lwowska 60, 35-301 Rzeszow, PolandInstitute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszow, Warzywna 1a, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandBackground: The issue of the relation betweeen training loads on the shape of the spine of young players is of significant importance, as with the advancement of training seniority, unfavorable changes may be perpetuated resulting in possible consequences in the next stages of ontogenesis. The aim of this study was to assess the formation of the sagittal curvatures of the spine in girls practicing volleyball versus their nonpractising peers. Methods: We examined 60 girls aged 10–13 years, including 30 volleyball players and 30 untrained peers. The Baseline Bubble inclinometer was applied as a research. The data were analyzed based on Mann–Whitney U test and Pearson Chi-square test. Results. There were statistically significant intergroup differences in lumbar lordosis curvature values (Z = −2.67; <i>p</i> = 0.007). The prevalence of correctness values of the thoracic kyphosis curvature, was group-dependent (χ<sup>2</sup>(1) = 4.34; <i>p</i> = 0.037). Group also determined the prevalence of lumbar lordosis normalities (χ<sup>2</sup>(1) = 5.41; <i>p</i> = 0.020). Conclusions. Volleyball has a beneficial effect on the formation of the thoracic kyphosis, while the lumbar lordosis is shallowed under the influence of training. This indicates the need for a holistic approach to player training and the need to supplement the technique and tactics training with exercises to strengthen the muscles that stabilize the lumbar spine, improve spinal mobility, learn how to control the anterior tilt of the pelvis and train the fascia.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10142sporttrainingmeasurementsthoracic kyphosislumbar lordosishealth |
| spellingShingle | Ewa Puszczalowska-Lizis Wioletta Mikulakova Patrycja Fitas Sabina Lizis Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball Players Applied Sciences sport training measurements thoracic kyphosis lumbar lordosis health |
| title | Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball Players |
| title_full | Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball Players |
| title_fullStr | Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball Players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball Players |
| title_short | Shape of the Sagittal Curvatures of the Spine in Young Female Volleyball Players |
| title_sort | shape of the sagittal curvatures of the spine in young female volleyball players |
| topic | sport training measurements thoracic kyphosis lumbar lordosis health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10142 |
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