Fatores de risco associados à alterações posturais de escolares em uma instituição pública do Rio de Janeiro

Tainá de Sousa Oliveira; Glauber Ribeiro Pereira; Márcia Ramos Barroca; Sérgio Medeiros Pinto; Igor da Silveira Carvalho; Luiz Alberto Batista

doi:10.17765/2176-9206.2026v19e13808

Authors

Tainá de Sousa Oliveira Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9726-5528
Glauber Ribeiro Pereira Secretaria Municipal de Educação do Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6054-9968
Márcia Ramos Barroca Secretaria Municipal de Educação do Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0729-8615
Sérgio Medeiros Pinto Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5588-9260
Igor da Silveira Carvalho Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8284-1732
Luiz Alberto Batista Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4609-4095

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2026v19e13808

Keywords:

Adolescent, Child, Posture, Risk factors, Students

Abstract

The objective was to identify factors possibly associated with the prevalence of postural alterations in schoolchildren from a public institution in Rio de Janeiro. In this observational, cross-sectional study, the posture of 304 children and adolescents was assessed using the Moiré Shadow Technique, allowing classification into two categories: presence or absence of deviation in the dorsal region. A questionnaire was applied to obtain information on potential variables associated with the prevalence of postural deviations. Data were collected between November 2019 and February 2020 and analyzed using logistic regression models to identify relationships among variables, with the aid of the R statistical software. The results showed that sex, age, body mass index, and level of physical activity practice were significantly associated with the outcome variable. These associated variables reflect important health indicators and are essential to support the development of effective public policies aimed at health promotion in the school environment.

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Author Biographies

Tainá de Sousa Oliveira, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Physical Education (2014) and Bachelor's degree in Physical Education (2019) from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the same university (2017), and a Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Sciences also from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2022). Currently, is a Junior Researcher at the Biomechanics and Motor Behavior Laboratory (LaBiCoM) and an Adjunct Professor at UERJ. Has experience in the areas of Biomechanical Assessment for Injury Risk, Gait Biomechanical Analysis, Postural-Motor Evaluation, and the Description of the Biomechanical Pattern of Fundamental and Specialized Motor Skills. Her interests include Biomechanical Examination and Motor Learning in Human Motor Behavior.

Glauber Ribeiro Pereira, Secretaria Municipal de Educação do Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Physical Education from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2002). Has a PHD in the Biomedical Engineering Program at COPPE/UFRJ (2015). Was a researcher in the area of Sports Biomechanics at the Brazilian Olympic Committee (2018-2022) and a collaborator in the development of academic research at the Laboratory of Biomechanics and Motor Behavior at the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Has experience in the area of Physical Education, with emphasis on Biomechanics and Motor Behavior, working mainly on the following topics: Biomechanics, EMG, fatigue, prevention of osteomioarticular injuries - Processing of biological signals.

Márcia Ramos Barroca, Secretaria Municipal de Educação do Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Physical Education from the Federal University of Amazonas (1991) and a master's degree in EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2017). PhD in Exercise and Sports Sciences from the Institute of Physical Education and Sports of the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2023). Is currently PI 16h - Physical Education at the City Hall of Rio de Janeiro.

Sérgio Medeiros Pinto, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Physical Education from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1996), Master's degree in Human Motor Science from Castelo Branco University (2007) and PhD in Medical Sciences from Rio de Janeiro State University (2018). Is currently a professor at Estácio de Sá University, where has taught Physical Education and Physiotherapy undergraduate courses since 2015, and has served as a substitute professor at Rio de Janeiro State University, in the Physical Education course with the Biomechanics discipline (2024). Has experience in the area of Physical Education, with an emphasis on Biomechanics, mainly in the following topics: elderly people, bodybuilding, low back pain and balance.

Igor da Silveira Carvalho, Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia

Graduated in Physiotherapy from Castelo Branco University (2003), a master's degree in Human Motor Science from Castelo Branco University (2010) and a PhD in Medical Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2018). Is currently a junior researcher at the Laboratory of Biomechanics and Motor Behavior (LaBiCoM) at UERJ. Has experience in the area of Physiotherapy, with an emphasis on Neurofunctional Rehabilitation, Biomechanics and Gait Analysis. He is interested in the areas of Biomechanical Assessment of Human Motor Behavior.

Luiz Alberto Batista, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Physical Education from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Master in Education from the Fluminense Federal University, PhD in Sports Science from the University of Porto. He is an Associate Professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), regent of the Biomechanics disciplines and Coordinator of the Biomechanics and Motor Behavior Laboratory. Is a permanent professor in the stricto-sensu postgraduate programs: "Medical Sciences", at the Faculty of Medical Sciences and "Physical Exercise and Sports Sciences", at the Institute of Physical Education and Sports, both at UERJ. Participated in the creation and coordination of the postgraduate course in Sports Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas/Rio de Janeiro, where he also taught classes. He works in Physical Education and related areas, with an emphasis on Biomechanics and Motor Behavior. Works in Physical Education and related areas, with an emphasis on Biomechanics and Motor Behavior. Conducts studies in "Biomechanics of body movement and Human Motor Performance", "Sports Performance", "Teaching Biomechanics" and "Technological Innovation in Physical Exercise and Sport". Is part of the "PROCIÊNCIA" program at UERJ, developing research since 2014, in the context of the project "Biomechanical characteristics determining the exercise effects of human body movements: relationships between type of equipment, types of resistance and effects on different populations."

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