Relações entre medidas corporais e força da musculatura da coluna vertebral com foco em estratégias de prevenção de dor lombar em jovens adultos fisicamente ativos
Relationships between body measurements and spinal muscle strength with a focus on strategies for preventing low back pain in physically active young adults
Relaciones entre las medidas corporales y la fuerza de la musculatura de la columna vertebral con enfoque en estrategias de prevención del dolor lumbar en adultos jóvenes físicamente activos
Abstract (en)
The covid-19 pandemic negatively affected physical activity levels, increasing sedentary behavior and limiting access to exercise, which contributed to a rise in low back pain cases. This study examined the relationship between body measurements and spinal muscle strength in physically active young adults in the post-pandemic context. Forty-seven participants (age: 23.5 ± 4.9 years) were assessed for height, body mass, body mass index (BMI), abdominal circumference (CircABD), and isometric strength. Significant correlations were found between muscle strength and age (rho = 0.354; p = 0.015), BMI (rho = 0.347; p = 0.017), and CircABD (rho = 0.333; p = 0.022). Excess abdominal fat and reduced muscle strength were factors associated with an increased risk of low back pain. The results highlight the relevance of objective assessments of body composition and muscle strength for the screening and prevention of low back pain. These findings support the development of individualized strategies to promote musculoskeletal health in young adults.
Abstract (pt)
A pandemia de covid-19 impactou os níveis de atividade física, favorecendo o sedentarismo e dificultando o acesso à prática de exercícios, o que contribuiu para o aumento dos casos de dor lombar. Este estudo investigou a relação entre medidas corporais e a força da musculatura da coluna vertebral em jovens adultos fisicamente ativos no contexto pós-pandêmico. Participaram 47 indivíduos (idade: 23,5 ± 4,9 anos), avaliados quanto à estatura, massa corporal, índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência abdominal (CircABD) e força isométrica. Foram identificadas correlações entre força muscular e idade (rho = 0,354; p = 0,015), IMC (rho = 0,347; p = 0,017) e CircABD (rho = 0,333; p = 0,022). O excesso de gordura abdominal e a menor força muscular mostraram-se fatores associados a maior risco de dor lombar. Os achados reforçam a importância de avaliações objetivas e estratégias individualizadas para a prevenção da dor lombar e a promoção da saúde musculoesquelética em jovens adultos.
Abstract (es)
La pandemia de covid-19 afectó negativamente los niveles de actividad física, favoreciendo el sedentarismo y limitando el acceso al ejercicio, lo que contribuyó al aumento de los casos de dolor lumbar. Este estudio examinó la relación entre medidas corporales y la fuerza de la musculatura de la columna vertebral en adultos jóvenes físicamente activos en el contexto pospandémico. Participaron 47 individuos (edad: 23,5 ± 4,9 años), evaluados en cuanto a estatura, masa corporal, índice de masa corporal (IMC), circunferencia abdominal (CircABD) y fuerza isométrica. Se encontraron correlaciones significativas entre la fuerza muscular y la edad (rho = 0,354; p = 0,015), el IMC (rho = 0,347; p = 0,017) y la CircABD (rho = 0,333; p = 0,022). El exceso de grasa abdominal y la baja fuerza muscular fueron factores asociados a mayor riesgo de dolor lumbar. Los hallazgos resaltan la importancia de evaluaciones objetivas y estrategias individualizadas para la detección y prevención del dolor lumbar en adultos jóvenes.
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