Evaluación de las alteraciones posturales en niños y niñas de a 8 a 13 años de la Escuela de Educación Básica Fiscal Mixta Dr. Alejo Lascano Bahamonde. Período 2019-2020.

Abstract

Postural alterations in the child population are increasing, due to environmental and cultural circumstances, such as adopting incorrect postures for long periods or performing activities improperly, this research work aims to: Determine the postural state of children from 8 to 13 years of the School of Basic Fiscal Education Mixed Dr. Alejo Lascano Bahamonde. The methodology: it has a quantitative approach, with a descriptive scope, of a non-experimental design, of a transversal type. The Postural Evaluation and Adams test was used for primary school children, the study population was 200 children and the sample of 120 children according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results obtained in the postural evaluation in 26% presenting scoliosis, being the most predominant postural alteration, followed by the flat foot with 18% and hypercifosis in 16%, and varus heel with 4%. The presence of scoliosis in children was corroborated with the Adams test. Conclusion: postural modifications should be detected in elementary school students and preventive measures of postural hygiene should be taken, and parents should be informed about postural reduction, to reduce the incidence of this health problem.