作者
Naser Rahimi, Gholamali Ghasemi, Hamid Raeisi, Mohammad Ali Samavati Sharif, Morteza Sadeghi
发表日期
2014/9/23
期刊
Sadra Medical Journal
卷号
2
期号
4
页码范围
339-348
出版商
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
简介
Background
Studies performed in different jobs have reported different prevalence rates of musculoskeletal disorders which, if detected, can be improved by proper movements and behavioral patterns. Considering the importance of health in military personnel, the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and its association with Body Mass Index (BMI) in Military University students.
Methods
In this descriptive-analytical study, 400 military students were selected through multi-stage cluster sampling in 2013. Postural abnormalities were examined using scoliometer, goniometer, chessboard, and flexible ruler. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software (v. 16) and analyzed using correlation coefficient tests.
Results
The results showed that 41.25% of the subjects (n=165) had at least one spinal disorder. Besides, the most and least prevalent abnormalities were …
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