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Balance and posture are two topics that have been extensively studied, although with some conflicting findings. Therefore, the aim of this work is to analyze the relationship between the postural angles of the spine in the sagittal plane and the stable static balance. A cross-sectional study was conducted with children and adolescents from schools in northern Portugal in 2019. An online questionnaire was used to characterize the sample and analyze back pain. Spinal postural angle assessment (pelvic, lumbar, and thoracic) was performed using the Spinal Mouse®, while stabilometry assessment was performed using Namrol® Podoprint®. Statistical significance was set as α = 0.05. The results showed that girls have better balance variables. There is a weak correlation between the anthropometric variables with stabilometry variables and the postural angles. This correlation is mostly negative, except for the thoracic spine with anthropometric variables and the lumbar spine with BMI. The resu...

Purpose Back pain is a growing problem worldwide, not only in adults but also in children. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important to investigate and understand the factors that influence the early onset of back pain. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of back pain in children and adolescents and to identify predisposing risk factors and protective factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between October and December 2019 in schools from northern Portugal, evaluating 1463 students aged 9 to 19 years, of both genders. The instruments used were the Spinal Mouse® to assess posture, the Inbody 230® to assess body composition, an online questionnaire to characterize the sample and back pain, and the FITescola® battery test to access physical fitness. Results Half of the subjects experienced back pain at least once in their lifetime. The most frequently mentioned were lumbar spine and thoracic spine, mostly with mild or moderate pain intensities. ...

Introdução O assoalho pélvico feminino é formado por um conjunto de músculos, fáscias e ligamentos que sustentam os órgãos pélvicos (bexiga, ânus e vagina). A lesão destas estruturas, devido à idade avançada e parto podem levar à incontinência urinária. Entretanto, ainda não se sabe se o exercício de alta intensidade é capaz de lesar este conjunto músculo-aponevrótico, levando à incontinência urinária. Objetivo Comparar a capacidade de contração dos músculos do assoalho pélvico entre mulheres sedentárias e atletas de elite, e verificar se existe associação com a ocorrência de incontinência urinária durante a atividade física. Métodos Estudo caso-controle que incluiu 93 mulheres (49 atletas e 44 sedentárias) convidadas a responder o questionário "International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form" e realizar avaliação funcional do assoalho pélvico. As atletas (grupo caso) eram praticantes de corrida de longa distância, basquete e ginástica olímpica. As se...