TY - JOUR T1 - Trunk asymmetry is associated with dominance preference: results from a cross-sectional study of 1029 children JO - Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy T2 - AU - Arienti,Chiara AU - Buraschi,Riccardo AU - Donzelli,Sabrina AU - Zaina,Fabio AU - Pollet,Joel AU - Negrini,Stefano SN - 14133555 M3 - 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.08.005 DO - 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.08.005 UR - http://www.rbf-bjpt.org.br/en-trunk-asymmetry-is-associated-with-articulo-S1413355518300765 AB - BackgroundIn some studies, an association has been reported between laterality of the curve in scoliotic adolescents and hand dominance; however, additional studies have to be performed to confirm these findings. ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence between trunk asymmetry and side dominance in hand, foot and visual laterality in adolescents. MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study secondary analysis. In total, 1029 children (491 females) were enrolled from the Secondary School of Brescia, Italy, with a mean age of 12 (SD=0.9 years). All subjects underwent a screening program divided into three phases: Phase 1, collection of demographic and clinical characteristics; Phase 2, spine evaluation with a plumb line and Bunnell Scoliometer; and Phase 3, evaluation of side dominance of the eye, hand and foot with a 4-item survey. ResultsOur data showed a prevalence of 0.43%, 1.01% and 0.87% for thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbar curves, respectively, with a right-side dominance and a prevalence of 2.72%, 2.54% and 0.65% for thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbar curves, respectively, with a left-side dominance. ConclusionThe left-side dominance could have a prevalence on trunk asymmetry in thoracic and thoraco-lumbar curves. Our study suggests that the clinical evaluation of trunk asymmetry should be associated with the evaluation of laterality. ER -