STRENGTH TRAINING AND POSTURE ALIGHMENT

Abstract

Purposes: The aim of the study is to design and test a comprehensive technique based on strength training for posture correction. Materials and methods: This study was carried cohort of 37 men, aged 27,7±3,4 years old with kypholordotic posture. The program consisted of a set of exercises and exercises on a bicycle ergometer. The duration of the program was 16 weeks. Results were controlled by computer optical topography, motor tests, tests for strength endurance of abdominal muscles. For posture screening was used Posture Screen Mobile, motor tests, tests for strength endurance of abdominal muscles. Results: According to PSM, the indices of deviation of the lumbar spine decreased from 4,3 ± 0.5 to 2.0 ± 1,1 (p <0.01) mm, and indices of deviation of the shoulder decreased from 4,7 ± 0,7 to 1,8 ± 1,3 mm (p <0.01), and indices of deviation of the head decreased from 3,5 ± 0,9 to 2,9 ± 1,1 mm (p <0.05) The pressure force of the chest muscles after a study showed an increase in the strength capabilities of the muscles by 21,8 mm Hg. at p <0.01, of the flexor muscles of the shoulder joint in the abduction, showed an increase in strength capabilities by 16 mm Hg. at p <0.01, of the flexor muscles of the shoulder joint in adduction, showed an increase in strength capabilities by 17,9 mm Hg. at p <0.01, strength endurance of the abdominal muscles showed an increase of 32,4 sec at p <0.01. Conclusion: Posture Screen Mobile is a non-invasive and reliable assessment of the parameters of the posture. A 16-week set of weights and stretching exercises is highly effective in correcting kypholordotic posture in young men.

Keywords

• posture
• hyperkyphosis
• lordosis
• strength training