THE IMPACT OF A SEDENTAL LIFESTYLE ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF MIDDLE-AGED OFFICE WORKERS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PREVENTION USING HUBER 360
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/1811-2471.2025.v.i4.15786Keywords:
sedentary lifestyle, office workers, functional status, postural control, Huber 360 stability platform, balance, coordination, mobility, prevention, physical rehabilitationAbstract
SUMMARY. The aim – to determine changes in balance, mobility, strength, and coordination parameters in individuals with a sedentary lifestyle and to assess the preventive effectiveness of the Huber 360 stabilometric platform.
Material and Methods. Ten office workers aged 22–45 years, who work in a sitting position for 8–10 hours a day, were examined. Testing was conducted at the Aurum Fitness Clinic (Kyiv, Ukraine) using the Huber 360 platform. Six types of tests were performed: balance, limits of stability, gait (Fukuda test), range of motion restriction, strength, and coordination. Results were compared with a control individual – a physically active office worker.
Results. All participants showed a 5–50 % reduction in functional performance compared to the control. The most pronounced deficits were observed in the limits of stability, coordination, and upper limb strength tests.
Conclusions. A sedentary lifestyle leads to a decrease in functional status among young and middle-aged individuals. The use of the Huber 360 platform enables the early detection of dysfunctions and serves as an effective preventive tool.
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