Author/Editor		Capponi, Danijel; Hlebš, Sonja
Title		Vpliv telesne aktivnosti na izraznost hrbteničnih krivin in ravnotežje pri ženskah v postmenopavzalnem obdobju
Translated title		The impact of physical activity on the severity of spine curvatures and balance disorders in postmenopausal women
Type		članek
Source		Obz Zdrav Nege
Vol. and No.		Letnik 42, št. 2
Publication year		2008
Volume		str. 77-86
Language		slo
Abstract		Introduction: The endocrinological changes in postmenopausal women are indirectly linked to postmenopausal osteoporosis. The changes are manifest in the locomotor system, mostly causing spinal osteoporosis which leads to pronounced thoracic kyphosis, balance and coordination disturbances, mobility problems, and proneness to falls. The research results show that regular and properly structured exercise can help maintain and regain the functional capacities of postmenopausal women. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of physical exercise and stretching on the severity of spinal kyphosis and balance problems in postmenopausal women. Methods: Included in the survey were 20 postmenopausal women who engaged in a 45 minute regular exercise programme twice a week. For six weeks the regular exercise programme was followed also by a 10 minute stretching protocol. Once a week the participants performed additional 10 minute stretching programme at home. The participants' thoracic kyphosis, their height in standing and sitting position were measured using a kyphometer and their balance was tested by the sharpened Romberg test before and after the six week stretching protocol. The differences in results gained before and after the stretching protocol were presented by mean values for kyphotic index, the height in standing and sitting position and the Romberg test. The data gathered were analysed statistically using the Student t-test. The Pearson's correlative coefficient was applied to verify the correlations between the age and kyphotic index, between age and the time of Romberg test, between the kyphotic index and the time of Romberg test. Statistical significance was determined at the risk level equal to or lower than 5% (p < 0,05). Results: The average age of participants was 59,5 ± 6,8 years and the average age at menopause onset 48,7 ± 4 years. (Abstract truncated at 2000 characters)
Descriptors		SPINE EXERCISE KYPHOSIS OSTEOPOROSIS, POSTMENOPAUSAL POSTMENOPAUSE BODY HEIGHT