Journal of Inflammatory Diseases
The Official Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences
The effect of B.M.I on lumbar lordosis in 9 to 12 year old school- girls of Shiraz
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Abstract Background: Changes of lumbar lordosis can be effective in the biomechanism of vertebrae and cause low back pain. Obesity is one of the effective factors on lumbar lordosis. Objective: To detect lumbar curvature and the effect of B.M.I on lumbar lordosis. Methods: The study was conducted on 643 school-girls in Shiraz. The data was collected by the use of a questionnare, containing personal information such as age, weight and height. Lumbar curve was measured by meter and a flexible ruler. The amount of lordosis was measured by Delmas index and Teta angle. Findings: According to the findings 1.1% of the cases had hypolordosis, 93.3% normal lordosis and 5.6% hyperlordosis in lumbar region. Conclusion: The findings indicated no significant correlation between B.M.I and lumbar curve.
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