The impact of adipose tissue content on the range of motion of the upper limb among children aged 7-11 years

Patrycja Paszek, Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa

Patrycja Paszek, Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa – The impact of adipose tissue content on the range of motion of the upper limb among children aged 7-11 years. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(2); 190-196

Abstract
Introduction. The problem of excessive adipose tissue among children and adolescents is becoming more common every year. Obesity leads to gradual impairment of the skeletal and muscular system. It is important to detect abnormalities at the earliest possible stage so that appropriate actions can be taken as soon as possible in order to restore the proper functioning of the body. Aim of the study. The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of adipose tissue content on the range of motion of the upper limb among school children. Material and methods. The research was conducted from October 2019 to September 2020. The research group consisted of 112 children aged 7-11 years, including 68 girls and 44 boys. The non-invasive bioimpedance method was used in the study of body mass composition, while the range of flexion and abduction of the upper limb in the shoulder joint was measured using a GYKO device. Results. Out of 112 examined children, 62 participants had excess adipose tissue. Statistically significant differences in the mobility of the shoulder joint (flexion and abduction) were noted between children with excess body fat and the other group with normal adipose tissue (p < 0,05). Conclusions. It was showed, that children whose body fat norm was definitely exceeded had a smaller range of motion of the upper limb, compared with people with normal body fat.
Key words:
range of motion, obesity, children
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