Abstract
PURPOSE: Genu valgus interferes negatively in physical activities of moderate and moderate to vigorous intensity among Brazilian females adolescent students, which may be a negative factor for an active lifestyle. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between genu valgus and physical activity level (PAL), categorized in: total, light, moderate, vigorous and moderate to vigorous intensity, adjusted to chronological age in male adolescent students. METHODS: sample comprised 270 male students, 30 boys in each age group, aged 10-18 years (14.0 ± 2.6), and living in the city of Ilhabela, Brazil. Genu valgus was evaluated using a goniometer, measuring the intermalleolar distance (cm). Physical activity behavior in different intensities (minutes per week) was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Statistical analysis has used multiple linear regression adjusted to chronological age. RESULTS: There was no association (p>.05) between intermalleolar distance and total (β= .475), light (β=4.843), moderate (β=2.012), vigorous (β=.412) and moderate to vigorous (β=2.423) physical activity level. CONCLUSIONS: Genu valgus does not interfere in different levels of physical activity (total, light, moderate, vigorous and moderate to vigorous) among males adolescent students.Table: No title available.
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