The role of BMI, physical activity and the use of electronic device in the status of trunk abnormalities in male adolescents

• Main Authors: Saeed Ghorbani, Reza Rezaeeshirazi, Masoud Shakki, Saharnaz Noohpisheh, Parvin Farzanegi
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: Golestan University of Medical Sciences 2021-01-01
• Series: مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گرگان
• Subjects: kyphosis; lordosis; physical activity; electronic devices; adolescent
• Online Access: http://goums.ac.ir/journal/article-1-3676-en.html
• ISSN: 1562-4765; 2008-4080

Background and Objective: Developmental disorder and environmental factors are considered as the main causes in postural abnormalities in children and adolescents. This study was done to evaluate the role of BMI, physical activity and the use of electronic device in the status of trunk abnormalities in male adolescents. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 480 boys of 13 to 15 years old in Golestan province, northern Iran. Trunk abnormalities were measured using a spinal mouse. Physical activity was assessed using a standard physical activity questionnaire. Use of electronic device was measured using the form of rate of use of electronic device. Results: Kyphosis abnormality in 13, 14 and 15 years-old male adolescents were reported 70%, 65% and 75%, respectively. In addition, 60% of 13 years-old, 40% of 14-years-old, and 50% of 15-years-old adolescents had lordosis abnormality. There was a direct and significant correlation between kyphosis abnormalities with BMI and using electronic device as well as a reverse significant correlation between lordosis abnormality and BMI was demonstrated. Conclusion: This study indicated that trunk abnormalities are relatively common in male adolescents in Golestan province, northern Iran. Also, BMI and the use of electronic device can also affect these abnormalities.