Spine posture and mobility of the Upper Limb
Conditions
Interventions
During one year (March 2009-March 2010) the sample was collected. They were measured by photogrammetry, goniommetry, by the antropometric characteristics, the sports questionnaire and handedness.Ther
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Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Fundação de Amparo para a pesquisa do estado de São Paulo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
12 Months to 16 Months
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria was based on adolescents aging between 12 to 16, male adolescents. The athlete group was federated exclusively to basketball (at least 10 hours per week).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria was based on orthopedic, respiratory, rheumatic and neuromuscular diseases. And the athletes shouldn’t be federated to another sport.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcome :The postural variables evaluated by photogrammetry on athlete and control group were: Front Plane posterior view: lateral inclination of the spine, assimetry horizontal of scapulas , posture of the scapula Front view previous Plan: horizontal alignment of the head and horizontal alignment of the acromion Sagittal view of right and left: horizontal alignment of the head, shoulder posture, horizontal alignment of the pelvis,vertical alignment of the trunk, vertical alignment of the body, kyphosis thoracic and lordosis lumbar | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcome 1: Mobility was evaluated using goniommetry (shoulder, elbow and wrist) in the upper limbs in the Control and Athlete Group. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPatricia ;Patrícia Guedes;Guedes
Universidade de São Paulo;USP
Outcome results
None listed