A suscetibilidade da postura em função do nível de atividade física e dos estados de ânimo em indivíduos adultos saudáveis

Abstract

Posture is the arrangement of body segments evaluated in a certain position and time. The bad momentary posture expresses the relationship between feeling and / or psychological conditions and the momentary body arrangement, without permanent mechanical changes in posture. Planned physical practices improve physical fitness and contribute to the proper alignment of the spine of adults, adolescents and the elderly and it was therefore the aim of this study to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels, postural deviations and psychological condition of active workers. Methods: 27 volunteers participated. Posture was assessed by SAPO, the level of physical activity through the IPAQ and the psychological aspects by DASS21 and Beck questionnaires. Was performed non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test as the normal range (Kolmogorov-Smirnov test; p> 0.05) and homogeneity (Levene test; p> 0.05) of the dependent variables. In addition, the variables were correlated using Spearman's test. The significance level for results was adjusted to 10% (p <0.1). Results: Regarding the attitude predominated postural deviations facing the right side (73.21%), but were not found statistically significant results in any of the analyzes of physical activity and psychological aspects with posture. Correlation analysis found that the more physically active individuals are, the worst functioning of his back (question 1), p = 0.091, and the greater the number of those who feel pain in a curved position (Question 2), p = 0.029. There was a correlation in which significant depressive symptoms were more abundant in people with a bad back functioning (p = 0.002) and / or pain in the back in a bent position (p = 0.06) or at any other time (p = 0.06). Conclusion: The postural deviations have contradictory relationship to depressive features profiles, anxiety and stress. Appropriate levels of physical activity are not enough to promote beneficial changes in psychological circumstances of the individual. Given these findings, we recommend the adoption of active behavior but with due concern with posture and appropriate intensities.