Browsing by Author "Nožica-Radulović, Tatjana (39262243200)"

Introduction/Objective Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is an orthopedic condition of multifactorial origin. The aim of our study was to evaluate the factors that are associated with IS in female population and factors associated with varicose veins in females with IS. Methods This retrospective-prospective cross-section study included 89 patients (the study group) and 87 controls. The following parameters were analyzed: body weight, body height, presence and the degree of varicose veins (the first, second, and third degree), and age (group in the range of 17–26 years, in the range of 27–36 years, and in the range of 37–46 years). Results The study group has significantly lower body weight (p = 0.046), significantly higher proportion of varicose veins (p < 0.001) compared to controls, significantly lower proportion of patients aged 27–36 years (p = 0.014), and significantly higher proportion of patients aged 37–46 years (p = 0.025) compared to controls. There is significantly higher proportion of patients in the study group with the first degree of varicose veins (p = 0.007). There is weak positive correlation between body weight and body height in the group of patients without varicose veins (R = 0.456) and in the group with the second degree of varicose veins (R = 0.291), while for the group with the first degree of varicose veins there is moderate positive correlation (R = 0.543). Conclusion Our preliminary findings point out that lower body weight and presence of varicose veins are significantly associated with IS. The group of patients with IS above 37 years of age tends to have significantly higher proportion of varicose veins. © 2017, Serbia Medical Society. All rights reserved.

Introduction/Objective The frequency of a sedentary lifestyle during pregnancy increases. This con-tributes to gestational weight gain and has a negative impact on health. This study researched the impact of prenatal exercise on gestational weight gain, blood pressure, and microcirculation in pregnant women who exercised and those who did not exercise. Methods The study included 70 pregnant women with a normal pregnancy, who attended a psycho-physical preparation program for childbirth for eight weeks. The control group (n = 35) attended theo-retical classes on childbirth, and the experimental group (n = 35) attended prenatal exercises as well. Gestational weight gain, blood pressure, and nailfold capillary density were determined and compared between the two groups. Results Gestational weight gain of 19.94 kg in non-exercising pregnant women was significantly greater than the gestational weight gain of 11.65 kg in pregnant women who exercised. Pregnant women who did not exercise had an increase in systolic (by 15.56 mmHg) and diastolic pressure (by 16.08 mmHg), which is significantly higher compared to pregnant women who exercised. In this group, systolic pressure increased by 2.5 mmHg, while the diastolic one did not change. A significant difference in the nailfold capillary density at the end of the prenatal program has not been determined. Conclusion Prenatal exercise of moderate-intensity has a positive effect on gestational weight gain and the level of blood pressure in pregnant women. The nailfold capillary density has not differed significantly after the prenatal program in pregnant women who have exercised and in those who have not. © 2022, Serbia Medical Society. All rights reserved.