Scoliosis, life style and low back pain in adolescents

Background/Aim. Various internal and external factors could have an influence on the appearance of scoliosis other postural disturbances in adolescents. The aim this study was to investigate correlation between disturbances, physical activity, nutritional habits, as well its association with comorbidities age. Methods. This cross-sectional involved 212 adolescents average age 12.74 ? 1.34 years that were selected by a random selection attended class elementary school. A modified ?The Physical Activity Postural Disturbance Test? used for study. For statistical analysis Pearson's test linear regression estimate age, habits Results. It shown there statistically significant (r = 0.228, p < 0.05), negative lordosis -0.207, 0.05) positive flatfoot 0.279, 0.01), metatarsus varus 0, 2, low back pain 0.304, 0.05). results scoliosis, dependent variable, diseases independent variables significantly associated (p Conclusion. Scoliosis is especially foot pain.