Study of upper posture deviations among track and field runners (12-13) years old in the state of jijel

Abstract

: This study aimed to identify the types of upper postural deviations that athletes runners aged 12-13 years suffer from, and the most prevalent deviations among the research sample. We use the descriptive approach that is appropriate to do the nature of our study. A sample of 10 athletes was selected using a purposive sampling method. And we used the bancraft test and posture screen as the main tool for data collection. we found that most of the members of the targeted study sample suffer from various upper postural deviations, with shoulder asymmetry being the most prevalent. Based on these results, the study recommends regular screening of young track and field athletes to assess their postural health, the development of corrective programs to address postural deviations and imbalances in this group of athletes, and the adoption of modern training methods recommended by experts for training this age group due to its sensitivity.