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Assessment of the body posture of junior high school students in the context of their physical activity

Marta Gołdyn-Pastuszka, Marzena Dorosz, Anna Szczegielniak, Katarzyna Bogacz, Jacek Łuniewski, Jan Szczegielniak


Marta Gołdyn-Pastuszka, Marzena Dorosz, Anna Szczegielniak, Katarzyna Bogacz, Jacek Łuniewski, Jan Szczegielniak – Assessment of the body posture of junior high school students in the context of their physical activity. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(1); 112-125

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG07B654

Abstract
Introduction. Posture defects constitute a social problem and can cause negative changes in many aspects of our lives – in both physical and mental health. Prophylaxis and an appropriate degree of physical activity, which affects harmonious development, are very important here. Objective. The objective of the study was to assess the body posture of junior high school students and to determine the degree of their physical activity, and then to check whether there is a correlation between them. The study group consisted of 53 people from a junior high school in Wrocław, aged 14 to 17. Material and methods. To assess physical activity, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used, which contains 7 questions regarding activity in the last 7 days. Body posture in the sagittal plane was examined using photogrammetry, and typology classification was based on Wolański’s method modified according to Zeyland-Malawka. Results. The results of the study were subjected to a statistical analysis, which shows that the studied group of adolescents is mostly characterized by a kyphotic type of body posture, while the least common is the balanced type. The level of physical activity of the study group can be described as sufficient, but it is worth noting that only 6% of the respondents are characterized by an insufficient level of physical activity, and only 7.5% are characterized by a high level of physical activity. Conclusions. In further analyses, it was examined whether there is a correlation between body posture and physical activity. It was found that there are no statistically significant differences between these two features in the study group.
Key words:
posture defects, body posture, physical activity, junior high school students
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Biotensegration of malocclusion and temporomandibular disorders with diseases of the musculoskeletal system and posture defects – a literature review, supported by own observations

Danuta Lietz-Kijak, Aleksandra Bitenc-Jasiejko, Piotr Skomro, Krzysztof Konior, Konrad Kijak, Małgorzata Kowacka, Zbigniew Śliwiński


Danuta Lietz-Kijak, Aleksandra Bitenc-Jasiejko, Piotr Skomro, Krzysztof Konior, Konrad Kijak, Małgorzata Kowacka, Zbigniew Śliwiński – Biotensegration of malocclusion and temporomandibular disorders with diseases of the musculoskeletal system and posture defects – a literature review, supported by own observations. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(1); 22-38

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG07B3B3

Streszczenie

Although it enables a quick evaluation, medical diagnostics of the human myofascial-skeletal system is not always used to its full capabilities. This often hampers the objective assessment of a dysfunction and limits treatment options. Dysfunctions of the stomatognathic system, of different aetiology, are becoming more prevalent. Many scientific studies are in to relationships between organs and systems of the human body that can cause dysfunctions of the temporomandibular disorders. Studies investigating correlations between a myofascial-skeletal disorder and temporomandibular disorders are to be found in the literature. To achieve a good understanding of aetiology of these dysfunctions, a holistic view of a patient is advisable, which takes into consideration the fact that the temporomandibular joint is an integral part of the whole body. This study is a review of the literature, supported by own examples on investigating the relationship between myofascial-skeletal disorders and a temporomandibular disorder, which, in the light of current medical knowledge, is attributed to the phenomenon of biotensegrity. A conclusion has been put forward on the basis of 136 scientific reports that a dependency exists between the said dysfunctions.

Słowa kluczowe:
biotensegrity, disorders of the musculoskeletal system, posture defects, dysfunctions of the masticatory system, temporomandibular joint disorder

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Height body mass, and physical fitness in girls and boys with and without posture defects in the former province of Rzeszów, Poland

Krzysztof Kołodziej, Andrzej Kwolek, Krystyna Lewicka, Teresa Pop, Grzegorz Przysada

Krzysztof Kołodziej, Andrzej Kwolek, Krystyna Lewicka, Teresa Pop, Grzegorz Przysada – Height body mass, and physical fitness in girls and boys with and without posture defects in the former province of Rzeszów, Poland. Fizjoterapia Polska 2003; 3(2); 113-119

Abstract
Background. The purpose of our study was to evaluate differences in the growth and physical fitness of school-age children and youth, with and without posture defects, in the former voivodeship of Rzeszów, Poland Material and methods. The research involved 3117 children of both sexes, ranging in age from 7 to 14 years, enrolled in 44 primary schools during the period 1996-1997. The children were divided into two groups, those with posture defects and those without. The examinations were performed by visual (descriptive) inspection. Posteriorly, we evaluated the carriage of the head, shoulders, shoulder blades, and pelvis, and the type of feet (acc. to Bochenek); anteriorly – carriage of the shoulder line, waist triangles, and carriage of the knees; laterally – carriage of the head and shoulders and the curvature of the spine. A characterization of the particular posture defects will be the topic of a separate study. Results. The average height and body mass of boys and girls without defects are greater than in children with defects. In exercises to measure physical fitness, children without posture defects obtained better results than those with defects. Conclusions. The results confirmed the working hypothesis that there are differences in the growth and physical fitness of girls and boys with and without posture defects. In order to reduce differences in physical fitness between children and youth with and without posture defects, measures should be taken in the schools to prevent posture defects and detect them earlier; check-ups and correctional measures should be made available for children in school or in a Posture Defects Outpatient Clinic.

Key words:
morphological features (height and body mass), Physical Fitness, posture defects

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Disturbances of pelvic control in sitting and while assuming a sitting position as a manifestation of postural hypotonia in pre-school children

Małgorzata Matyja, Edward Saulicz, Mirosław Kokosz, Marta Syryjczyk

Małgorzata Matyja, Edward Saulicz, Mirosław Kokosz, Marta Syryjczyk – Disturbances of pelvic control in sitting and while assuming a sitting position as a manifestation of postural hypotonia in pre-school children. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(1); 31-39

Abstract

Background. The purpose of our research was to evaluate the connection between the pelvis in sitting position and posture in standing position, as well as the manner of changing from supine position to sitting position. Material and methods. We examined 37 six-year-old boys and girls. Posture was assessed according to Hoppe’s modified scale of posture measurement. The manner of maintaining upright sitting position and changing from supine position to sitting position was also examined. The angle of pelvic back tilt in sitting position was examined by means a Rippstein plurimeter. Statistical analysis was based on the Spearman test, the Manova-Anova test, and the Tukey test, taking p < 0.05 as the critical level. Results. There is a clear connection between the way a young child maintains sitting position and both pelvic back tilt and the quality of posture (in both cases r = 0.67, p < 0.001). We also found a smaller but equally important connection between the way of changing from supine to upright sitting position (r = 0,44 p < 0,01) and the other parameters. Conclusions. The evaluation of pelvic control in sitting position and in the course of sitting up is a good technique for the diagnosis of postural tone in young children.

Key words:
the body posture, defects of posture, postural hipotone, the pelvis control
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Neurodevelopmental analysis of postural correction exercises

Małgorzata Matyja, Ewa Zmudzka-Wilczek, Barbara Karasz

Małgorzata Matyja, Ewa Zmudzka-Wilczek, Barbara Karasz – Neurodevelopmental analysis of postural correction exercises. Fizjoterapia Polska 2006; 6(3); 251-259

Abstract
Posture correction exercises in posture defects of the body are conducted on the basis of Wiles conception. In this approach the reason for the posture disturbance is abnormal pelvis position and Wiles distinguishes four different types of incorrect posture. The exercises (depending on the type of faulty posture) consist of intensification or relaxation of the appropriate group of muscles and include different types of exercises: breathing, elongation, shoulder girdle, abdominal muscles and back muscles exercises. According to neurodevelopmental approach the posture development in the result of gradual integration of the muscles tone and the postural reflex mechanism. The development of the posture is not connected with the intensification of the particular muscle group but rather with the integration of their functions in righting and equilibrium reactions. In case of postural hipotone the appropriate development of the posture is disturbed and as a consequence children compensate the lack of optimal postural muscle tone by placing particular parts of the body in such a position that makes their functioning easier. In neurodevelopmental approach the abnormal posture is the result of the compensation of postural hipotone. For example the pelvis position can be one of many elements of the compensation, but not the reason for the posture disturbance. The aim of the publication is to present correction exercises, including posture correction exercises (like normalizing postural tone exercises, righting and equilibrium reaction exercises).

Key words:
the body posture, defects of posture, abnormal postural reflex mechanism

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Pathological changes in obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP)

Maria Grodner, Jakub Sojma, Janusz Domaniecki

Maria Grodner, Jakub Sojma, Janusz Domaniecki – Pathological changes in obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP). Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(2), 206-218

Abstract

The article discusses the clinical picture and sequelae in children with brachial plexus palsy on the basis of the authors’ experience and relevant literature. The problem of neonatal brachial plexus palsy, which initially mainly affects the upper limb, quickly appears to be of equal importance for the development of motor skills and normal posture of the growing child. These consequences develop over time, becoming more visible as soon as the child changes his playing position from lying to sitting and standing. Impaired limb development leads to postural defects in the form of developmental postural asymmetry, abnormal spinal curvatures, disturbances of physiological curvatures of the spine and dysfunctions of upper limb joints, which invariably accompany the initial injury. An understanding of the clinical presentations of the pathology and an awareness of the time sequence and kind of sequelae attributable both to the injury and to development in the dysfunctional setting facilitates more informed and targeted treatment.

Key words:

obstetric brachial plexus palsy, pathological changes, postural defects

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Faulty body postures in young musicians

Agnieszka Nawrocka, Alicja Wołyńska-Ślężyńska

Agnieszka Nawrocka, Alicja Wołyńska-Ślężyńska – Faulty body postures in young musicians. Fizjoterapia Polska 2008; 8(4); 425-435

Abstract
Background. Students of music schools start playing musical instruments already at the age of 7. This period of ontogenesis is characterized by increased susceptibility to faulty body postures (life style change, school duties). Playing a musical instrument has some disadvantageous effects on the formation of body posture. Corrective exercises should therefore be administered as prophylaxis to young musicians in order to prevent faulty postures. The aim of this study was to find out whether playing musical instruments and the associated symmetric and asymmetric loads of the musculoskeletal system promote body deformities.Material and methods. The study involved 61 students aged 12-18 years, including 42 students of a 1st and 2nd degree Music School in Bielsko-Białą and 19 students of Primary School No. 34 and Junior Secondary School No. 4 in Świętochłowice. The Kasperczyk postural evaluation scoring system, measurements of cervical spine mobility and questionnaires were used. Results. The study demonstrated that both asymmetric and symmetric loading of the musculoskeletal system in young musicians increased the frequency of faulty postures in the sagittal and frontal planes. Playing musical instruments may also cause nape and back pain in pianists and nape and arm pains in violinists. Conclusions. With an increased frequency of faulty postures in young musicians, they should be instructed to engage in adequate physical activity to counteract the development of deformities and pain of the spine and upper limb joints.
Key words:
faulty body postures, diagnosis of faulty postures, corrective exercises
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Moiré technique in diagnosing of postural defects in children. Pilot study

Aleksandra Szabert, Paweł Targosiński, Marta Sidaway

Aleksandra Szabert, Paweł Targosiński, Marta Sidaway – Moiré technique in diagnosing of postural defects in children. Pilot study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2012; 12(4); 389-396

Abstract
The aim of this study was to compare the body posture in girls and boys aged 7-12 years. The examination was carried out in the primary school in Łąck, Mazovian Province. The re­search was carried out among 220 children (119 girls and 101 boys). They were pupils at the lower stage (forms1-6). Body posture evaluation was carried out by means of photogrammetric method based on the moirè technique.Asymmetries in the frontal area were different in the studied sample. There was, however, a considerable percentage of asymmetries in both groups. The differences were found in the position of synonymous osseous points and the alignment of shoulder-blades, shoulders and waist triangles. The analysis of body posture in the frontal area has shown that asymmetries are very common. It was found that the occurrence of trunk asymmetry changed with the age.
Key words:
body posture, postural defects, photogrammetric method
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The influence of physical activity on the prevention of posture defects in children in the opinion of physical education teachers

Damian Durlak

Damian Durlak – The influence of physical activity on the prevention of posture defects in children in the opinion of physical education teachers. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(1); 80-88

Abstract
Introduction. Early recognition of posture defects and properly prepared and conducted corrective and compensatory plan are able to help children to regain the correct posture and avoid development of defects. Corrective activities should be available for all children that require them.
Aim. The aim of this research was to find whether there exists a statistically significant correlation between teachers’ socjo-demographic characteristics and their observations and opinions regarding posture defects and corrective activities for students.
Methods. Author’s survey form was used. The survey was conducted among 30 teachers teaching PE for pupils in classes 1-8.
Results. Most of the teachers noticed posture defects in their pupils. The number of such cases has risen along with the teachers’ seniority. They believe that there should be classes aiming at corrective activities or conducted at pools. Between most of the variables used a statistically significant correlation was observed.
Summary. The study shown that there is a need to organize corrective activities and PE classes at pools for pupils in classes 1-8. Introduction of such classes might bring significant benefits for students and help them maintain proper body posture.
Key words:
physical education, corrective gymnastic, posture defects, elementary school students
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Availability and application of pedobarography within services offered by the guaranteed healthcare benefits fund and private sector — possibilities and limitations; part 1

Aleksandra Bitenc-Jasiejko, Krzysztof Konior, Katarzyna Kordus, Monika Brzózka, Andrzej Garstka, Marek Kiljański, Danuta Lietz-Kijak

A. Bitenc-Jasiejko, K. Konior, K. Kordus, M. Brzózka, A. Garstka, M. Kiljański, D. Lietz-Kijak – Availability and application of pedobarography within services offered by the guaranteed healthcare benefits fund and private sector — possibilities and limitations; part 1. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(2); 160-176

Abstract
Changes resulting from incorrect plantar foot pressure distribution can lead to degenerative changes of hard and soft tissues. Especially clear connection can be noticed between excessive pressure on feet and occurrence of ulcers and chronic wounds, especially those secondary to diabetes and motor and sensory neuropathy. Pedobarography is widely used to assess the value as well as time and space parameters of pressure when standing and walking. This means that this procedure can prove useful in many fields, including orthopaedics, rehabilitation, orthopaedic appliances as well as in traumatology and treating bad posture.
Pedobarography is a diagnostic procedure that is not highly specialist (besides physicians, it can be performed by non-physician practitioners) that is why it can be used by specialists of many fields. In most countries where prophylactics of feet disorders, especially the diabetic foot syndrome, is highly developed, pedobarography is one of the basic diagnostic procedures of the guaranteed healthcare services. In Poland, it is included in the list of guaranteed healthcare benefits of the National Health Found since 2011. However, there are grounds to think that pedobarography is not commonly used, mainly due to insufficient knowledge of medical staff on this method. Considering the fact that this diagnostic procedure plays an important role in preventing disorders resulting from incorrect pressure migration, it is crucial to analyse directions of its application and factors influencing its development. The aim of this paper was to assess availability of pedobarography and to analyse factors facilitating and limiting its development.

Key words:
pedobarography, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, traumatology, bad posture, ulcerations, Charcot’s neuro-osteoarthropathy, custom-made orthopaedic insoles

 

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