Assessment of the state of the musculoskeletal system and postural balance in adolescents

The aim of the study is to analyze the prevalence of functional and structural disorders of the musculoskeletal apparatus (MSA) and postural balance in adolescents in the Saratov region. Material and methods. The condition of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents of the Saratov region (n = 555) was studied as part of a one-stage study. The prevalence of pain complaints in various structures of the musculoskeletal system, body type, posture, shape of the pelvis and feet, the presence of trigger points, the function of the hip and shoulder joints, the volume of movement in various parts of the spine were analyzed. To assess the postural balance, the indicators of the statokinesiogram were studied. Results. A high prevalence of complaints of pain in the structures of the musculoskeletal system has been established. The most common structural changes are: scoliotic posture disorder, the shape of the shoulders, chest, shoulder blades, pelvis, feet. Among the functional disorders – limited mobility in the hip and shoulder joints, in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Trigger points were found mainly in the trapezius, pectoralis minor, scalenus, quadratus lumborum, sternocleidomastoid muscles. Statistically significant correlations were found between the parameters of the statokinesiogram and complaints of pain in the spine, structural and functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Conclusions. The results of the study indicate the need for an interdepartmental integrated approach to the prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents. An important condition is the quality of preventive medical examinations, a personalized approach to physical education, optimization of the ergonomics of classrooms in schools, training the population in movement hygiene, and increasing commitment to a healthy lifestyle.