Normal and hypermobility in 10-year-old children

Journal/Book: Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin. 1993; 3/4: 100-104.

Abstract: Goniometrical measurements of mobility were carried out an a population of 538 10-year-old children in good health. Body parts screened out were selected articulations and parts of the spinal column. Using percentiles the mobility ranges related to gender were given. The best proved females an average 10.5° more flexible than males of the same age. Lateral difference of mobility appeared, especially for movements of the upper extremities, depending an the person being. left- or right-handed. Coordination disturbances were observed in 10 % of the sample population. The analysis of chosen risk groups gave six articulation regions, which are relevant for the registration of the constitutional hypermobility (quick test of hypermobility). Children with constitutional hypermobility should have a special consultation as far as their future professional career is concerned as well as prophylactic measures (behaviour medicine) in order to prevent damages of the musculoskeletal system.

Keyword(s): Bewegungsumfangsmessungen

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