Survey on joint hypermobility in university students aged 18–25 years old
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BACKGROUND: Joint hypermobility is defined as a wide range of movements beyond the physiological limits, it has been recognized in healthy people, gymnasts, acrobats, and carriers of genetic affections of connective tissue. A survey among young adults was conducted to describe the frequency of joint hypermobility, estimating its impact on function and quality of life. METHODS: Volunteer university students aged 18 to 25 years old who answered a valid 5-item questionnaire about hypermobility, a physical activity questionnaire, and the Brazilian version of the Medical Outcome Survey Short Form 36 (SF-36) were included. Hypermobility was also assessed by a guided self-examination, with Beighton's criteria being scored and scores greater than or equal to 4 or less than 4 being discriminated. RESULTS: A total of 388 subjects were included, of which 299 were women (77.06%) and 89 were men (22.94%); the median age was 23 years old. Generalized joint hypermobility (Beighton score ≥ 4) was observed in 104 individuals (26.8%). Localized hypermobility (Beighton score 1-3) was observed in 135 (34.79%) individuals, where the hypermobility of the 5th finger was the most frequent in 165 (57.47%) individuals, followed by hypermobility of the thumb in 126 (32.56%) individuals, hypermobility of the elbows and knees each in 72 (18.6%) individuals, and hypermobility of the spine in 69 (17.79%) individuals. The descriptive observation of physical activity indicated regular practice. The correlation coefficients between the SF-36 domains and hypermobility scores were very low and statistical comparison not significant. CONCLUSION: In this population of youngsters, predominantly women, localized hypermobility was more frequent than generalized hypermobility; however, with low impact on health domains and quality of life scores, estimated in each domain of the SF-36, the physical and mental component scores, and the time dedicated to physical activity.
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Studies of college students (typical ages between 18 and 24) report a GJH prevalence between 11%-12.5% and other studies between 12.5%-26%.
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- Authors
- Antonio, D. H., & Magalhaes, C. S.
- Affiliations
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
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- Advances in Rheumatology
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- 2018-05-24
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- 58
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- 3-3
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- 0482-5004 (ISSN-L)
- 2523-3106
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- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Universidade Estadual Paulista
- Division of Graduate Education
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Connective tissue disorders research
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Oral and gingival health research
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Keywords
- joint hypermobility, generalized joint hypermobility, Beighton score, university students, young adults, quality of life, physical activity, sex differences, connective tissue diseases
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Joint Instability, Male, Quality of Life, Students, Universities, Exercise, Sex Distribution, Young Adult
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