Childhood Obesity and Incorrect Body Posture: Impact on Physical Activity and the Therapeutic Role of Exercise
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Data di Pubblicazione:
2022
Citazione:
Childhood Obesity and Incorrect Body Posture: Impact on Physical Activity and the Therapeutic Role of Exercise / V. Calcaterra, L. Marin, M. Vandoni, V. Rossi, A. Pirazzi, R. Grazi, P. Patané, G.S. Silvestro, V. Carnevale Pellino, I. Albanese, V. Fabiano, M. Febbi, D. Silvestri, G.V. Zuccotti. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. - ISSN 1660-4601. - 19:24(2022), pp. 16728.1-16728.16. [10.3390/ijerph192416728]
Abstract:
Obesity is associated with various dysfunctions of the organism, including musculoskeletal
problems. In this narrative review, we aim to consider postural problems in children and adolescents
with obesity, focusing on the relationship with its negative impact on physical activity, and to discuss
the role of exercise as a therapeutic approach. The body reacts to excess weight by changing its
normal balance, and the somatosensory system of children with obesity is forced to make major
adjustments to compensate for postural problems. These adaptations become more difficult and tiring
if activities that require continuous postural changes and multi-tasking are engaged in. Children with
obesity have less body control and functional ability due to the excess fat mass, which reduces their
ability to perform motor skills and take part in physical activity. Appropriate early interventions for
the management of musculoskeletal problems are needed to ensure healthy growth and to prevent
comorbidities in childhood and adulthood. Prevention programs must be based not only on the
reduction of body weight but also on the definition of correct postural habits from an early age. It is
equally important to provide correct information on the types and doses of physical activity that can
help prevent these problems.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
obesity; body posture; children; adolescents; physical activity; exercise; musculoskele-tal complication
Elenco autori:
V. Calcaterra, L. Marin, M. Vandoni, V. Rossi, A. Pirazzi, R. Grazi, P. Patané, G.S. Silvestro, V. Carnevale Pellino, I. Albanese, V. Fabiano, M. Febbi, D. Silvestri, G.V. Zuccotti
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