Progression of anthropometric variables, posture and balance of obese and overweight children

Authors

  • Carla Súnega Camargo Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
  • Karina Pereira Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v11n2.3221

Keywords:

Child, Obesity, Physical therapy specialty, Postural balance, Posture.

Abstract

Objective: To determine anthropometric data, posture and balance of children in the Nutritional Disorders Clinic. Methods: Twenty children aged 8.4 (± 1.5) years were attended by a multidisciplinary team (physician, dietician and physiotherapist). We evaluated anthropometric data (BMI), posture, and static and dynamic balance of children on rolling in clinic’s project and after three months. In the first evaluation, guidance was given on diet, physical exercise and correct posture. The data were analyzed descriptively and by means Wilcoxon test, with significance level of 5%. Results: In the first evaluation, the children had a BMI of 23.67 (± 2.6) kg / m², and in the second, 23.65 (± 2.4) kg / m²; postural change was observed protruding abdomen in both assessments (75% and 70% respectively). In static equilibrium, there were differences in the immobility (p = 0.054, from eupraxic to hyperpraxic) and rectilinear support (p = 0.021, from dyspraxic to eupraxic profile) tasks. Conclusion: Overweight and obesity altered posture and balance of the children, but with the guidance we observed some changes in psychomotor profile.

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Author Biographies

Carla Súnega Camargo, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

Fisioterapeuta pela Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro no Departamento de Fisioterapia/ Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, e especialização em andamento de Intervenção em Neuropediatria pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar)

Karina Pereira, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

Professora Adjunto II do Curso de Fisioterapia e do Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação Física da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro/UFTM - Instituto de Ciências da Saúde

Published

2012-07-11

How to Cite

1.
Camargo CS, Pereira K. Progression of anthropometric variables, posture and balance of obese and overweight children. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2012 Jul. 11 [cited 2024 Jul. 23];11(2):256-64. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/3221

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Section

Applied Sciences