RESEARCH PAPER
Place of residence, physical activity, use of electronic devices and health consequences in girls with scoliosis
| 1 | Department of Physiotherapy, Chair of Physiotherapy, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice School of Health Sciences,
Katowice, Poland |
| 2 | Department of Cardiology, Sector Preventive Medicine, Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine,
University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany |
| 3 | Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University School of Medicine, Stanford (CA), USA |
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Anna Monika Brzęk
Department of Physiotherapy Chair of Physiotherapy Medical University of Silesia in Katowice School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Poland, ul. Medyków 12, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
Department of Physiotherapy Chair of Physiotherapy Medical University of Silesia in Katowice School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Poland, ul. Medyków 12, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
Ann Agric Environ Med. 2021;28(3):509–515
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Physical activity has been reduced in the 21st century and is a phenomenon which is now an important problem. The study focuses on the reasons for this lack of physical activity in adolescent girls diagnosed with scoliosis, and the possibility of preventing and effectively promoting a healthy lifestyle. The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between place of residence (rural and urban) and physical activity in girls with scoliosis.
Material and methods:
A group of 43 girls aged 16–18 years (x = 16.97 ± 0.88) with AIS (mean Cobb angle = 16.32 ± 3.55) who were rural inhabitants were examined. The control group included 39 young girls in the same age group and AIS who were living in towns (mean Cobb angle = 18.53 ± 4.3). BMI was calculated in percentiles and the IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire s) was administered.
Results:
The results showed decreased physical activity and a reduction in total sedentary time each week, which was higher in girls living in the countryside than in those living in towns (P<.001). Electronic devices were commonly used in both groups of girls.
Conclusions:
The global weekly physical activity in girls living in the countryside was higher than that in girls living in the towns. A lower level of physical activity was noted in the girls exempted from PE at school. Body acceptance and fewer body image issues were noted in girls living in the countryside.
Physical activity has been reduced in the 21st century and is a phenomenon which is now an important problem. The study focuses on the reasons for this lack of physical activity in adolescent girls diagnosed with scoliosis, and the possibility of preventing and effectively promoting a healthy lifestyle. The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between place of residence (rural and urban) and physical activity in girls with scoliosis.
Material and methods:
A group of 43 girls aged 16–18 years (x = 16.97 ± 0.88) with AIS (mean Cobb angle = 16.32 ± 3.55) who were rural inhabitants were examined. The control group included 39 young girls in the same age group and AIS who were living in towns (mean Cobb angle = 18.53 ± 4.3). BMI was calculated in percentiles and the IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire s) was administered.
Results:
The results showed decreased physical activity and a reduction in total sedentary time each week, which was higher in girls living in the countryside than in those living in towns (P<.001). Electronic devices were commonly used in both groups of girls.
Conclusions:
The global weekly physical activity in girls living in the countryside was higher than that in girls living in the towns. A lower level of physical activity was noted in the girls exempted from PE at school. Body acceptance and fewer body image issues were noted in girls living in the countryside.
ABBREVIATIONS
AIS – Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; IPAQ – International Physical Activity Questionnaire; BMI – Body Mass Index; PCs – Personal Computers; PE – Physical Education Classes; MET – Metabolic Equivalent of Work; W = Walk; M = Moderate;
V = Vigorous
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