PURPOSE The obesity epidemic in children is spreading at alarming rates. Because
musculoskeletal problems can influence physical activity, we compared the frequency of …

OBJECTIVE. Few studies have quantified the prevalence of weight-related orthopedic
conditions in otherwise healthy overweight children. The goal of the present investigation …

Purpose: Evidence suggests a negative effect of obesity on musculoskeletal health in
children. A pilot study was undertaken to investigate the presence of musculoskeletal …

Aim: A cross‐sectional study was conducted to explore osteoarticular alterations in obese
children. Methods: Twenty‐five boys and 24 girls (mean age: 10.8±2.07 years) with a body …

Aim: To determine whether bodyweight is associated with musculoskeletal pain within a
population of obese children and adolescents. Methods: A descriptive, cross‐sectional study …

Aim: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children is a public health problem
because of future morbidity. However, the prevalence of medical complications in …

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the orthopedic problems known to be
associated with being overweight or obese during childhood to assist the clinician in the …

Background The burden of disease from childhood obesity is considerable worldwide, as it
is associated with several co-morbidities, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, type 2 …

In order to examine (i) the association between weight status and musculoskeletal
complaints (MSC) in children, and (ii) whether overweight and obese children have a higher …

Objective. Examine health of preschoolers by BMI status. Methods. A cross-sectional
analysis of children 3 to 5 years old in the 1999-2008 National Health and Nutrition …