무용전공별 척주만곡도 비교

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences in the shape of the front, lateral, and rear sections of the spinal columns by dance majors. The results of the study are described below. First, with respect to the cervical spinal curvature of the lateral spinal column, there were a significantly differences between the general public and modern dance major person. Among other groups, however, there were no differences. Second, in the case of the thoracic spinal curvature, there were no significant differences between the general public and the people who major in Korean traditional dance. However, the measure of the thoracic curvature in modern dancers was greater than that found in ballerinas and Korean traditional dancers. Furthermore, the general public's thoracic spinal curvature was greater than the modern dancers'. Finally, there were no significant differences between modern dancers and the general public in the measure of their lumbar spinal curvature. Korean traditional dancers' lumbar spinal columns, however, were much more curved than the ballerinas'. In addition, modern dancers' lumbar spinal columns were much more curved than Korean traditional dancers'. Based on the results of the study, two recommendations can be proposed. First, training programs and practical courses for dance majors need to be improved simultaneously so that dancers can strengthen their abdominal muscles and increase their flexibility. Second, to avoid deterioration of backbone growth, the general public needs to build up their health through dancing or other exercise programs.