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An Analysis of the Risk Factors for Postural Defects among Early School-Aged Children.

Anna BaranowskaMatylda SierakowskaAnna OwczarczukBeata Janina OlejnikAgnieszka LankauPaweł Baranowski
Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)
The body posture of the examined children was closed with the head pushed forward and drooped, rounded shoulders, hyperlordosis, and pelvic anteversion. Most exhibited various types of abnormalities related to the feet. The recognized risk factors for posture defects are overweight/obesity, the male gender, children who are older, lack of an adjustable work chair, 2 h a day or more spent using the computer, and snacking between meals.
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