Htqe.2025.43

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Optimization of Physical and Mental Health of Women Aged 35–45 with Spinal Diseases

Marta Yaroshyk¹, Alla Solovey¹, Hanna Huk¹, Nataliia Semenova¹, Tetiana Kurchaba¹
Ivan Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture, Ukraine

Abstract
Degenerative-dystrophic spinal diseases are a common problem among women aged 35–45, significantly reducing their motor activity and quality of life. The article examines the relevance of applying physical exercises to improve the functional state of the spine and reduce the pain syndrome.

The aim of the study is to improve and evaluate the effectiveness of a physical education program for women aged 35–45 with degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the thoracic spine.

Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific sources, sociological methods (questionnaires), medical-biological methods, pedagogical observation, and methods of mathematical statistics.

The research results confirmed the effectiveness of the developed physical education program, which consisted of three stages and included exercises, massage, and physiotherapeutic procedures over 14 days. Participants noted a reduction in pain on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to 2.3 points, a decrease in the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) to 11%, and an improvement in spinal flexion amplitude to 163.5°. Quality of life assessment using SF-12 showed an increase in the Physical Health Index (PHI) to 73.6% and the Mental Health Index (MHI) to 78.2%. According to the Ott test, thoracic spine mobility increased to 1.1 cm, and psychological state assessed by the SAN method (well-being-activity-mood), improved to 60 points.

The significance of the research results confirms the necessity of including specialized physical exercises in comprehensive wellness programs for women with degenerative-dystrophic spinal diseases, contributing to the improvement of their functional state and quality of life.

Keywords: physical exercises, degenerative-dystrophic spinal diseases, women aged 35–45, physical and mental health

In: Human, Technologies and Quality of Education, 2025. Proceedings of Scientific Papers = Cilvēks, tehnoloģijas un izglītības kvalitāte, 2025. Rakstu krājums.  Ed. L. Daniela. Riga: University of Latvia, 2025. 698 p.
ISBN 978-9934-36-461-7 
https://doi.org/10.22364/htqe.2025