大学女子アスリートにおける腰痛と身体特性の関連性

抄録

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between low back pain (LBP) and physical characteristics in female collegiate judo players. Physical characteristics of 29 judo players, such as age, height, weight, body mass index, sporting experience, range of motion, joint flexibility, and muscle tightness, were collected. The presence of LBP was evaluated using the Osaka City University questionnaire (OCU Test). All judo players were divided into 2 groups: the LBP group (n=14) and the non-LBP group (n=15). The results showed that the height was significantly lower in the LBP group than in the non-LBP group (p<0.05). In addition, the range of motion of right and left hip joints during flexion (p<0.05, p<0.01, respectively)and that of left ankle during dorsiflexion (p<0.05) was significantly higher in the LBP group than in the non-LBP group. In conclusion, the relative height as well as increased range of motion of the hip joint during flexion and of the ankle during dorsiflexion may have an effect on LBP in female collegiate judo players.