THE ERECTOR SPINAE MUSCLE, A DETERMINING FACTOR IN THE PATHOLOGICAL BIOMECHANICS OF THE SPINE
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https://doi.org/10.24193/subbeag.69(1).02Keywords:
spinal erector muscles, scoliosis prophylaxisAbstract
Pathological biomechanics of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is dominated by unilateral erector spinae stiffness. This leads to morpho pathological vertebral changes that aggravate the condition. Manual therapies can be used to correct the asymmetry of the stretch reflexes, and massage techniques can be used to improve the range of motion. Pain is an aggravating factor for biomechanical disorders and can be combated by myofascial techniques. To prevent scoliosis in adults, it is possible to tone the erector spinae muscles (deadlifts and their variations, exercises with free weights, arm and leg ergometer exercises, some aquatic exercises, Pilates isometric exercises performed on a stable surface).
Mușchiul erector spinal, factor determinat în biomecanica patologică a coloanei vertebrale. Biomecanica patologică a scoliozei idiopatice a adolescentului este dominată de rigiditatea unilaterală a erectorului spinal. Aceasta duce la modificări morfopatologice vertebrale ce agravează afecțiunea. Pentru a corecta asimetria reflexelor de întindere pot fi folosite terapiile manuale, iar pentru îmbunătățirea amplitudinii de mișcare, tehnicile de masaj. Durerea este un factor agravant pentru tulburările biomecanice și poate fi combătută prin tehnici miofasciale. Pentru profilaxia scoliozei adultului se poate face tonifierea mușchilor erectori spinali (deadlift și variantele lor, exerciții cu greutăți libere, exerciții la ergometrul de brațe și la cel de picioare, unele exerciții acvatice, exerciții izometrice Pillates executate pe o suprafață stabilă).
Cuvinte-cheie: mușchi erectori spinali, profilaxie scolioză
Received 2024 February 07; Revised 2024 March 18; Accepted 2024 March 19;
Available online 2024 Mai 10; Available print 2024 Mai 30.
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