Evaluación postural y prevalencia de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis en estudiantes de enseñanza básica / Postural evaluation and prevalence of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis in students of elementary school

El alineamiento incorrecto de la columna vertebral origina estrés y una tensión innecesaria que afecta el aparato locomotor. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar y establecer la prevalencia de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis y su relación con el índice de masa corporal (IMC) e índice cintura-talla (ICT) en estudiantes de 12 años de edad en Arica, Chile. Ochenta estudiantes de sexo masculino (n = 80) de tres tipos de subvención escolar fueron reclutados. Se les evaluó peso (kg), talla (m), IMC e ICT como indicador de riesgo metabólico. Para la evaluación postural de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis se utilizó el test de flechas sagitales. Para los análisis estadísticos fueron ocupadas las pruebas Kruskal-Wallis, ANOVA de una vía y exacta de Fisher y Chi-cuadrado para las variables categóricas. Los resultados muestran una prevalencia total de alteración postural de un 57,5 %, un IMC de sobrepeso/obesidad de un 52,5 % y un 35 % de riesgo metabólico. No se observó una asociación entre IMC, ICT y alteraciones de columna, excepto en ICT e hipercifosis. Las alteraciones más frecuentes fueron hiperlordosis seguida de hipercifosis con un 38,8 % y 25,7 % respectivamente, donde las mayores prevalencias se registraron en el establecimiento municipal. En la muestra estudiada se reportan altas prevalencias de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis que no presentan asociación con los índices de sobrepeso y obesidad. Además, las mayores prevalencias de alteraciones posturales en el plano sagital se reportaron en el establecimiento municipal. La prevención de alteraciones posturales y el control del sobrepeso y obesidad deben realizarse precozmente en todo el sistema educativo.

Incorrect alignment of the spinal column causes stress and unnecessary stress affecting the locomotor system. The objective of this study was to identify and establish the prevalence of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis and its relationship with body mass index (BMI) and waist-height ratio (WHR) in 12- year-old students from Arica, Chile. Eighty male students (n = 80) from three types of school: public, private subsidized, and private nonsubsidized schools were recruited. They were assessed weight (kg), height (m), BMI and WHR as an indicator of metabolic risk. The sagittal arrow test was used for postural evaluation of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis. Kruskal-Wallis tests, one-way ANOVA and Fisher's exact test and Chi-square test were used for the categorical variables. The results show a total prevalence of postural alteration of 57.5 %, a BMI of overweight / obesity of 52.5 % and a 35 % of metabolic risk. There was no association between BMI, WHR and spinal alterations, except for WHR and hyperkyphosis. The most frequent alterations were hyperlordosis followed by hyperkyphosis with 38.8 % and 25.7 % respectively, where the highest prevalences were recorded in the public school. In the sample studied we report the high prevalence of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis that there were not association with the indexes of overweight and obesity. In addition, the higher prevalences of postural alterations in the sagittal plane were reported in the public school. The prevention of postural alterations and the control of overweight and obesity should be carried out early in the whole elementary education system.

Evaluación postural y prevalencia de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis en estudiantes de enseñanza básica / Postural evaluation and prevalence of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis in students of elementary school

RESUMEN: El alineamiento incorrecto de la columna vertebral origina estrés y una tensión innecesaria que afecta el aparato locomotor. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar y establecer la prevalencia de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis y su relación con el índice de masa corporal (IMC) e índice cintura-talla (ICT) en estudiantes de 12 años de edad en Arica, Chile. Ochenta estudiantes de sexo masculino (n = 80) de tres tipos de subvención escolar fueron reclutados. Se les evaluó peso (kg), talla (m), IMC e ICT como indicador de riesgo metabólico. Para la evaluación postural de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis se utilizó el test de flechas sagitales. Para los análisis estadísticos fueron ocupadas las pruebas Kruskal-Wallis, ANOVA de una vía y exacta de Fisher y Chi-cuadrado para las variables categóricas. Los resultados muestran una prevalencia total de alteración postural de un 57,5 %, un IMC de sobrepeso/obesidad de un 52,5 % y un 35 % de riesgo metabólico. No se observó una asociación entre IMC, ICT y alteraciones de columna, excepto en ICT e hipercifosis. Las alteraciones más frecuentes fueron hiperlordosis seguida de hipercifosis con un 38,8 % y 25,7 % respectivamente, donde las mayores prevalencias se registraron en el establecimiento municipal. En la muestra estudiada se reportan altas prevalencias de hipercifosis e hiperlordosis que no presentan asociación con los índices de sobrepeso y obesidad. Además, las mayores prevalencias de alteraciones posturales en el plano sagital se reportaron en el establecimiento municipal. La prevención de alteraciones posturales y el control del sobrepeso y obesidad deben realizarse precozmente en todo el sistema educativo.

SUMMARY: Incorrect alignment of the spinal column causes stress and unnecessary stress affecting the locomotor system. The objective of this study was to identify and establish the prevalence of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis and its relationship with body mass index (BMI) and waist-height ratio (WHR) in 12- year-old students from Arica, Chile. Eighty male students (n = 80) from three types of school: public, private subsidized, and private nonsubsidized schools were recruited. They were assessed weight (kg), height (m), BMI and WHR as an indicator of metabolic risk. The sagittal arrow test was used for postural evaluation of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis. Kruskal-Wallis tests, one-way ANOVA and Fisher's exact test and Chi-square test were used for the categorical variables. The results show a total prevalence of postural alteration of 57.5 %, a BMI of overweight / obesity of 52.5 % and a 35 % of metabolic risk. There was no association between BMI, WHR and spinal alterations, except for WHR and hyperkyphosis. The most frequent alterations were hyperlordosis followed by hyperkyphosis with 38.8 % and 25.7 % respectively, where the highest prevalences were recorded in the public school. In the sample studied we report the high prevalence of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis that there were not association with the indexes of overweight and obesity. In addition, the higher prevalences of postural alterations in the sagittal plane were reported in the public school. The prevention of postural alterations and the control of overweight and obesity should be carried out early in the whole elementary education system.

Hiperlordose lombar em crianças e adolescentes de uma escola privada no Sul do Brasil: ocorrência e fatores associados / Lumbar hyperlordosis in children and adolescents at a privative school in southern Brazil: occurrence and associated factors

A avaliação da postura corporal durante a infância e adolescência permite a detecção de alterações em fases iniciais e a adoção de medidas preventivas. Avaliou-se a ocorrência de hiperlordose lombar e fatores associados em 467 crianças e adolescentes de 10 a 16 anos de idade de uma escola de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A hiperlordose lombar foi definida como aumento da curvatura lombar avaliada por meio de fotografia. Verificou-se 78% de ocorrência da patologia. Os fatores positivamente associados a essa alteração postural foram sexo feminino (RP = 1,08; IC95%: 1,03; 1,13), força/resistência abdominal abaixo do percentil 20 (RP = 1,10; IC95%: 1,05; 1,15) e flexibilidade abaixo do percentil 20 (RP = 1,07; IC95%: 1,01; 1,12). A hiperlordose lombar se associou negativamente à mobilidade lombar (RP = 0,90; IC95%: 0,85; 0,96) e à estatura (RP = 0,995; IC95%: 0,99; 0,999). Estratégias efetivas que melhorem os níveis de aptidão física de escolares são necessárias, tendo em vista que baixos níveis de força e flexibilidade foram associados à hiperlordose lombar.

Posture assessment during childhood and adolescence allows early detection of postural disorders and adoption of preventive measures. This study evaluated the occurrence of lumbar hyperlordosis and associated factors in 467 children and adolescents aged 10 to 16 years at a school in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Lumbar hyperlordosis was defined as increased lumbar curvature evaluated by photography. Prevalence of lumbar hyperlordosis was 78%. Factors positively associated with lumbar hyperlordosis were female gender (PR = 1.08; 95%CI: 1.03; 1.13), abdominal strength below the 20th percentile (PR = 1.10; 95%CI: 1.05; 1.15), and flexibility below the 20th percentile (PR = 1.07; 95%CI: 1.01; 1.12). Lumbar hyperlordois was negatively associated with lumbar mobility (PR = 0.90; 95%CI: 0.85; 0.96) and height (PR = 0.995; 95%CI: 0.99; 0.999). Effective strategies to improve physical fitness in schoolchildren are necessary, because low abdominal strength and low flexibility were associated with lumbar hyperlordosis.