Abstract
Disorders of the osteo-musculo-articular system represents one of the most frequent pathological manifestations, both in terms of morbidity and economical costs. Therefore it is necessary an assessment of level of physical development and health status, based on medical examinations of physical balance in children from school communities. For this purpose, the initial evaluation of children by physiotherapists, through various tests and measurements specific for physical therapy, has a fundamental role in order to detect those with deficiencies (Lafond et al., 2007). The appreciations are made in conjunction with the data collected from medical records, and with the information about social and family context of respective subjects. The purpose of the study is to draw attention to the incidence of spinal postural impairments, within the same age group, and to its possible consequences for the adolescence and adulthood. In the context of medical recovery, physiotherapy plays a vital role in restoring the functionality potential of people with different conditions of incapacity. The study was carried out during the time of children’s evaluation at the beginning of the 2019 school year. The research included 75 children aged 11-14 from Special Middle School No. 3 in Bucharest. The methods used are: method of bibliographic study, observation, method of evalution, and recording of data and graphical presentation. From the 75 children evaluated, 70.67% had static vertebral disorders. The author consider that the school population is currently at risk of spinal disorders associated with sedentarism and abnormal body postures in both static and dynamic activities.
Highlights
The gender distribution is relevant in the case of scoliosis, with a greater incidence at women, in a proportion of 33%, as stated and other studies (Kusturova, 2016)
Vertebral postural diseases represents one of the biggest problem found at school age, these affecting, very seriously sometimes, the health of the future adult, evidencing the need for national prophylactic programs
The results shows that more than half of the mentally deficient pupils (70,67%) have vertebral postural disorders
Summary
The existing topic of detecting, preventing and correcting vertebral postural disorders among the school population, is a current concern for both parents and teachers who are raising and educating these age groups.Vertebral postural impairments are characterized by different degrees of evident morphological changes, which occur in the shape and structure of the body, manifested by a developmental disorder or a disproportionate development, by deviations, structural deformities, followed or preceded by functional disorders.The posture, as it is defined by Cordun (1999a, pp. 59-64) "is a function of the human body based on the synergic and coordinated action of the elements of the locomotor system and of the central and peripheral nervous system through which it is maintained: stability of the body, equilibrium and constant relations between the segments of the body as well as between the body and the environment surrounding".Non-dynamic vertebral diseases are one of the biggest problems in school age, sometimes seriously affecting the health of the future adult. Vertebral postural impairments are characterized by different degrees of evident morphological changes, which occur in the shape and structure of the body, manifested by a developmental disorder or a disproportionate development, by deviations, structural deformities, followed or preceded by functional disorders. The posture, as it is defined by Cordun Child's body is in a constant state of development and growth is unequal, alternating periods of sudden growing with a slowing down development rate. During the growth and development of a child, 3 critical periods can be highlighted: from 2 to 3.5 years, between 6-9 years and at puberty
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