Abstract
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions over recent years and is related to cardiovascular risk factors, as well as to the occurrence of postural changes in adults, children and adolescents. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of postural abnormalities and pain in schoolchildren. Fifty-one children and adolescents of both genders aged 9-17 years were divided into an obese (n = 33) and a non-obese group (n = 18). Weight and height were measured to calculate the body mass index. A questionnaire was used to assess the presence or absence of pain. Postural deviations of the shoulder, head and knees were analyzed by photometry using the Corel Draw12 software for the determination of angular measures and size. Obese boys showed greater postural changes in the region of the knees than non-obese ones (p<0.001). No significant differences in any of the regions analyzed were observed for girls. On the other hand, the prevalence of pain was significantly higher among obese girls than among non-obese girls. We conclude that postural changes are not limited to obese children, but excess weight may increase this deviation. Further studies are needed to diagnose these changes during childhood in order to permit early intervention and good posture in adult life.
Highlights
Nas duas últimas décadas, a população mundial adquiriu hábitos alimentares pouco saudáveis, além de um estilo de vida menos ativo
O grupo dos obesos apresentou maiores valores de massa e IMC do que o grupo dos não-obesos para ambos os sexos (p
No significant differences in any of the regions analyzed were observed for girls
Summary
Resumo – Nos últimos anos, a obesidade assumiu proporções epidêmicas, relacionando-se aos fatores de risco cardiovasculares e também ao aparecimento de alterações posturais, tanto no adulto como em crianças e adolescentes. O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar e comparar a frequência de alterações posturais e dor em escolares obesos e não obesos de acordo com o gênero. Os meninos obesos apresentaram maiores alterações posturais do que os não-obesos somente na região do joelho (p
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