Characteristics of the level of the biogeometric profile  of posture in women aged 41-45 with risk factors  for cardiovascular diseases

Larysa Ruban; Victor Dzhym; Inna Torianyk; Olena Anosova; Marina Dzhym; Mykhailo Sanin

doi:10.15391/prrht.2025-10(5).09

Authors

Larysa Ruban Department of Therapy, Rehabilitation and Medical Disciplines, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Kharkiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7192-0694
Victor Dzhym Department of Athletics and Power Sports. Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Kharkiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4869-4844
Inna Torianyk Department of Therapy, Rehabilitation and Medical Disciplines, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Kharkiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6843-8808
Olena Anosova Department of Therapy, Rehabilitation and Medical Disciplines, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Kharkiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1185-0740
Marina Dzhym Department of Health, Fitness and Recreation. Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Kharkiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1920-5896
Mykhailo Sanin Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education, Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Kharkiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7970-0248

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15391/prrht.2025-10(5).09

Keywords:

women, second period of mature age, cardiovascular risk, biogeometric posture profile

Abstract

Purpose. To assess the impact of the corrective and preventive program on the biogeometric profile of women aged 41-45 for the further development of the concept of physical culture and sports rehabilitation for women in the second period of mature age at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Material & Methods. The study was conducted at the Profizio Medical Center in Kharkiv, which organizes a “Women's Health School.”Women aged 41-45 were divided into groups at their own request: OG (n=15) and CG (n=16). The programs differed in their psychocorrection methods, and the women in the CG did not perform myofascial release using a massage roller.

Results. Before the experiment, the stoop index values in the main group ranged from 65% to 80%, meaning that none of the participants had a normal posture. The dynamics of changes showed an increase in the stoop index in almost all participants, indicating an improvement in the position of the shoulder girdle and a decrease in the severity of deformation. In women in the control group before the experiment, the stoop index ranged from 72% to 86%. After completing the program, these ranges remained unchanged; none of the participants achieved improvement or transition to another category. The dynamics of the cervical spine curvature depth index in groups of women aged 41-45 before and after the experiment also indicate changes only in the main group. After completing the program, all participants in the main group showed an increase in the depth of the cervical curve, which ranged from 4.1 to 4.7 cm, i.e., the values were noticeably closer to normal. No changes were recorded in the women in the control group.

Conclusions. After completing the program, all participants in the main group showed a reduction in stooped posture and an improvement in cervical curvature to normal values. It strengthens the muscles of the cervical and thoracic spine, improves muscle tone and elasticity, and reduces functional limitations.Classes based on the author's corrective and preventive program contributed to the normalization of the functional state of the cervical spine and the restoration of its natural shape in all participants of the main group aged 41-45 years. No changes in dynamics were observed in women in the control group, which emphasizes the advisability of using targeted rehabilitation measures to optimize posture.

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