June 2015. Volume 11. Number 2

Is competitive swimming associated with a higher prevalence of spine pathology in adolescents?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Zaina F, Donzelli S, Lusini M, Minnella S, Negrini S. Swimming and spinal deformities: a cross-sectional study. J Pediatr. 2015;166:163-7.
Reviewers: Aizpurua Galdeano P1, Martínez Rubio M.V2.
1CS Amara Berri. San Sebastián. España.
2CS Los Fresnos. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Pilar Aizpurua Galdeano. Email: 19353pag@gmail.com
Reception date: 07/04/2015
Acceptance date: 10/04/2015
Publication date: 22/04/2015

Abstract

Authors´ conclusions: swimming is associated with an increased risk of trunk asymmetries and hyperkyphosis. Although swimming has been considered a complete sport and a treatment option for scoliosis, our data contradict that approach, and also show a higher prevalence of low back pain in females.

Reviewers´ commentary: based on the study data, competitive swimming is associated to a higher prevalence of spine pathology in adolescents who practice this sport. Given the study design and its methodological limitations, we should consider its conclusions as a hypothesis to be confirmed by high-quality prospective studies.

How to cite this article

Aizpurua Galdeano P, Martínez Rubio MV. ¿Tienen los adolescentes nadadores de competición una mayor prevalencia de patología de columna vertebral? Evid Pediatr. 2015;11:28.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Zaina F, Donzelli S, Lusini M, Minnella S, Negrini S. Swimming and spinal deformities: a cross-sectional study. J Pediatr. 2015;166:163-7.
Reviewers: Aizpurua Galdeano P1, Martínez Rubio M.V2.
1CS Amara Berri. San Sebastián. España.
2CS Los Fresnos. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Pilar Aizpurua Galdeano. Email: 19353pag@gmail.com
Reception date: 07/04/2015
Acceptance date: 10/04/2015
Publication date: 22/04/2015

How to cite this article

Aizpurua Galdeano P, Martínez Rubio MV. ¿Tienen los adolescentes nadadores de competición una mayor prevalencia de patología de columna vertebral? Evid Pediatr. 2015;11:28.

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