Influência das carteiras escolares na postura de alunos da rede pública do município de Cajazeiras-PB

Abstract

The school is an environment where the postural changes may occur due to lack of proper seat, especially in children and adolescents. Among the various methods of postural assessment method RULA is a flexible and fast tool that allows for an assessment of over head. Objective: This work aims to note the influence of school desks in the posture of public school students in the city of Cajazeiras. Methods: Was an exploratory study of quantitative character performed transversely, developed with two schools in the state schools of the city of Cajazeiras-PB, based in the urban area, one situated at the north and the other on the east. He told a group of 60students (half for each school), using two different models of seats, a table and chair. Data collection used the method of assessment of postural symmetry and body through the camera that served as a means of measuring postural changes and also the RULA method. Results: It was noted before the study, students who use the two seat models had poor posture. Comparing both groups, it was observed that the group table, presented 90% of students with postural deviations, while the chairgrouphad 93.3%. Conclusion: One can see that the models of seats used by students and adopted by educational institutions has been compromising the health of the student.