Musculoskeletal system related complaint: Is there any effect of sports ergonomics and lack of core stabilization exercises?

• Published in: Science & sports 2021-12, Vol.36 (6), p.481.e1-481.e7
• Main Authors: Colak, S., Orha, A. Tekın, Yener, M.D., Colak, T., Bamac, B., Colak, E.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Core stabilization exercise; Ergonomics; Ergonomie; Exercice de stabilisation lombaire; Exercise; Musculoskeletal diseases; Musculoskeletal system; Santé sportive; Sports training; Sportsman health; Système musculosquelettique
• ISSN: 0765-1597
• DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2020.10.011

Musculoskeletal pains are often due to the ergonomics risk factors of the environment. Furthermore, as the routine sport training involving aerobic exercises provides a fit and adequate musculoskeletal structure, doesn’t affect the core stabilization muscles. Therefore, strengthless muscles and unstable lumbo-pelvik musculoskeletal system provoke pain in related anatomical region. In this context, we aimed to evaluate the statistical relationship between the ergonomic approach and lack of core stabilization exercises with musculoskeletal pains of athletes. A total of 80 athletes participated in our work. Standardized ergonomic muscle and skeletal system pains questionnaires were applied to participants. Correlation tests were performed and statistically evaluated by comparing the parameters such as gender, age range, height, weight, and sports age period. Also 52,25% (n: 41) of athletes complain of lumbar pain. Core stabilization exercises were performed during six weeks. Initial VAS and final VAS were analyzed. In total, 88,75% (n=71) of participants had complaints of pain related to musculoskeletal system during the last week. Age, height, weight, and age of sport showed significant correlations with pain complaints seen in some body regions as topographically (P