Anxiety, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic, Musculoskeletal System, Proprioception
Conditions
Brief summary
It is known that posture is affected by various factors such as somatosensation, visual perception and cognition. In addition, it is also thought to affect conditions such as stress and anxiety through receptors. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between postural changes such as thoracic kyphosis, musculoskeletal problems, trunk position sense and anxiety in young individuals who were asymptomatic in terms of musculoskeletal problems.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
No intervention was applied to the group.
Sponsors
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years and older * Volunteered to participate in the study * No systemic or neurological disease
Exclusion criteria
* Severe visual and hearing problems * Orthopedic injury or surgery in the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Throcic Kyphosis | Baseline | The thoracic kyphosis angle was evaluated with a dual digital inclinometer (Acumar, Lafeyette, USA). Repetitive cervical flexion, extension and lateral flexion movements were asked from the subjects before the measurement. They were also asked to perform back rotation of the shoulders and to take a deep breath in and out. Subsequently, they were asked to stand in a normal position in which they were comfortable and the measurement was performed. The inclinometer was placed on the T1-2 and T12-L1 vertebrae. The value on the inclinometer screen was noted as the degree of kyphosis. A kyphosis angle of 20-40 degrees is considered normal. Values above 45 degrees are considered as hyperkyphosis. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Position Sense | Baseline | Trunk position sense was evaluated with a dual digital inclinometer (Acumar, Lafeyette, USA) during 30 degrees of trunk flexion. For the measurement, the subjects were asked to stand in a standing and comfortable position. The inclinometer was placed on the T1 and S1 vertebrae. Individuals were asked to perform 30 degrees of trunk flexion with their eyes closed. The measurement was taught by performing 2 trials. Then, the individuals were asked to find the target angle that was taught. The angle that the individuals thought was the target angle was recorded. The difference between the recorded angle and the target angle was written as absolute value. The process was repeated three times and averaged. There is no specific reference value for trunk flexion position sensation. |
| Musculoskeletal Discomfort | Baseline | Musculoskeletal disorders of the individuals were assessed with the Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Scale. The scale consists of three categories assessing the frequency, severity and work intervention of musculoskeletal discomfort in 20 different body parts within a week. The answers given in the frequency section are scored between 0-1.5-3.5-5-10. In the severity of musculoskeletal discomfort and the work disability caused by the musculoskeletal system disorder sections the answers are scored between 1-3. The scores for each body part are multiplied and then summed to obtain a total score from the three sections. The total score is the sum of all section scores. A lower score indicates less musculoskeletal discomfort. |
| Anxiety | Baseline | Anxiety of the individuals was assessed with the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 scale. The scale evaluates the experiences in the last 2 weeks. The Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 scale is a four-point Likert-type scale based on self-report. The total score is obtained by adding the score of the answer given to each item. The higher the total score obtained from the scale, the higher the level of anxiety. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed