Change in Anthropometric Parameters of the Posture of Students of Physiotherapy after Three Years of Professional Training

Introduction and Aim. A physiotherapist’s occupation requires high physical fitness and a properly functioning neuromuscular system. Working with patients is not always performed in accordance with the rules of work ergonomics. The aim of this paper was to verify the possible changes in the posture...

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Published in:BioMed research international 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.1-9
Main Authors: Glista, Joanna, Pop, Teresa, Weres, Aneta, Czenczek-Lewandowska, Ewelina, Podgórska-Bednarz, Justyna, Rykała, Justyna, Leszczak, Justyna, Sowa, Karolina, Rusek, Wojciech
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anthropometry
Female
Health aspects
Humans
Male
Medical students
Musculoskeletal system
Physical therapy
Physical Therapy Specialty
Posture
Research Article
Students
Students, Health Occupations
Therapeutics, Physiological
Topography
Training
Ultrasonic imaging
Workforce
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Summary:Introduction and Aim. A physiotherapist’s occupation requires high physical fitness and a properly functioning neuromuscular system. Working with patients is not always performed in accordance with the rules of work ergonomics. The aim of this paper was to verify the possible changes in the posture of students of physiotherapy after three years of professional training. Material and Methods. The sample group consisted of 30 randomly chosen students of physiotherapy. Each person was examined twice (at the age of 20 and at the age of 23). Both examinations were performed by the same researcher. The ultrasound system ZEBRIS Pointer was used for the examination; 17 parameters were analyzed in sagittal projection, frontal projection, and transversal projection. Results. Statistical analysis revealed positive correlations between the 10 parameters in examination 1 and examination 2 which means that a person with a relatively higher level of obliquity in examination number 1 also had slightly different values in an examination conducted three years later. Conclusion. Studying physiotherapy and physical work with patients resulted in a considerable worsening of the students’ posture. It is advisable to educate students on ergonomics and the rules of safety and hygiene while working as a physiotherapist in order to protect the therapists’ health.
ISSN:2314-6133
2314-6141
DOI:10.1155/2014/719837