Valoración de la postura en las niñas de la Escuela Francisca Dávila de Muñoz, y programa de intervención educativa, Cuenca mayo-noviembre 2010

Abstract

The present study of type Participatory Action Research, was aimed at promoting health and correct posture in the students of the School "Francisca Muñoz Davila" in the city of Cuenca, for that purpose a girls postural evaluation of the first seven years of elementary to determine the presence of postural abnormalities, provide adequate treatment, and contribute to the development of knowledge, attitudes and health practices, through hygiene and correct postural mechanics. Make the school a healthy space and therefore manages the processes that include family and community.

For this study we used the test Postural assessment, supplemented by the Adams test and test of Schubert, to identify and then classify postural alterations found the following variables: age, weight, height, BMI, and residence.

Main findings were: scoliosis, kyphosis and flat feet, girls 10 to 11 years of age.

Then we proceeded to plan and implement the management of the Physiotherapy and kinetic alterations found, and finally developed educational workshops and communication for teachers, parents and children.

Upon completion of this study, we concluded that inadequate habits like maintaining awkward postures for long periods of time are the main causes of the alterations.

Facing it is recommended to: make changes in terms of furniture, which should be developed so ergonomic, physical activity to keep appropriate weight among others.

DeCS: Posture; Reference Values; Female-Infant; Academic Institutions; Public Sector; Health Education; Cuenca – Ecuador.