Prevalence of scoliosis and other posture-related problems among school children aged 9-13 years in Mariano C. Anacay Memorial School, Amadeo, Cavite S.Y. 2005-2006

Date of Completion

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Scoliosis, Children, Posture

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence rate of scoliosis and other posture-related problems among school children aged 9-13 years. It was a descriptive study using research at Mariano C Anacay Memorial School (MCAMS), located at Amadeo, Cavite, Philippines. This study included 172 elementary students of MCAMS who were qualified based on inclusion criteria, male and female, 9 to 13 years old only, from all levels and sections. A scoliosis screening was done wherein the students underwent different test including postural analysis, Trunk Flexibility Test and Forward Bending Test using the Scoliosis Screening Form as a research tool. This study identified the proportion of the students who were suspected with postural alternations based on those who were observed with asymmetries on the specific body parts, limitation of trunk motions nad with positive rib hump. These data were tallied and organized into appropriate table for better analysis and interpretation. The prevalence rates of suspected scoliosis and suspected other posture-related problems were 13.37% and 49.42% respectively. Students suspected with scoliosis had the highest frequency in 9 years old (57%) while students suspected with other posture related problems were the highest among 11 years old (35%), these suggested that postural alternations were common in the puberty stage. In both cases, male students had the higher frequency than their female counterparts. Most of the female students have not yeat reached the age of menarche, which suggested that there was a greater chance of their curves to progress. (Bradford, 1995) Suspected scoliosis were observed to be higher in underweight children community. Slouched posture was observed with the highest frequency of 53.49% among all postural alternation. The proponents concluded that there was a high prevalence of postural alternations among school children in MCAMS. These postural alternations, however, can be caused by daily demands on the body, including sitting inadequate designed school furniture, practicing sedentary behavior, carrying heavy backpacks and improper postural habits. (Penha et.al, 2005) Therefore, this study needed to emphasize the importance of a proper, healthier posture to school-aged children with the help of their school, teachers and parents for the prevention and timely correction of such postural alterations.

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