The Effectiveness of Postural Correction in Improving Para Spinal Muscles Spasm in Dodge Ball Players

  • Kshtrashal Singh et al.

Abstract

Background: Para spinal muscle spasm is one of the most common issues can be seen in dodge ball players but is mostly ignored by the players until it brings discomfort to the players. The postural correction appears to be effective in preventing this discomfort to occur. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of postural correction in improving the Para spinal muscle spasm in dodge ball players based on a visual analogue scale. Methodology: A quantitative research model in the form of Quasi-experimental type of study design was carried out in this study. A convenient sampling of 30 participants among players was collected from dodge ball clubs around Kedah and Penang, Malaysia. Data was collected by structural and semi-structural, mixed type questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by Wilcoxon Signed Ranks and Mann-Whitney Test. Descriptive statistic was used for data analysis. Tabulation and computation of frequencies and percentages were calculated on selected variables. SPSS version 2.0 statistical software has been used for the analysis of data. Results: According to the data analysis, it was shown that postural correction is effective in improving the Para spinal muscle spasm significantly. However, based on the subjects’ feedback, it seemed to provide only a short-term effect rather than a long-lasting effect. The participants claimed that there was a reduction in pain over the back region after single treatment but the pain gradually return as they carry out their daily activities. Conclusion: Postural correction is effective in improving Para spinal muscle spasm in dodge ball players according to tenderness grading and visual analogue scale (VAS). It improves the quality of life of dodge ball players even with the short term relieving effect. Keywords: Postural correction, Para spinal muscle spasm, Dodge ball players.

Published
2020-01-13
How to Cite
et al., K. S. (2020). The Effectiveness of Postural Correction in Improving Para Spinal Muscles Spasm in Dodge Ball Players. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 28(20), 1031 - 1041. Retrieved from http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/3313
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