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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Hygienic factors shaping posture in university students
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia
Correspondence should be addressed: Oleg A. Bashmakov
Ostrovityanov, 1, Moscow, 117997, Russia; ur.liam@gelo43007240198
Author contribution: Milushkina OYu, Bashmakov OA — data acquisition, manuscript writing.
Compliance with ethical standards: the informed consent to participation in the study was submitted by all students.
The basics of student youth health all over the world are ensured by factors of the educational environment and the young adults’ lifestyle. Modeling of such conditions is possible with comprehensive assessment of the quality and safety of university internal environment, update of modern educational spaces in response to the students’ need for motor activity and physical exercises. Currently, it becomes increasingly necessary to pay attention to the hygienic factors affecting shaping proper posture in university students. The main focus is on such aspects, as learning conditions, workplace organization, physical activity, and other daily habits that contribute to either impairment, or maintenance of healthy posture. There is no need to emphasize the importance of proper workplace organization. The height of the desk and chair, the level of the monitor, the quality of the furniture and lighting play a key role in maintaining a comfortable and safe body position during classes. Incorrect organization can result in developing musculoskeletal disorders and postural alterations. Physical activity and regular breaks while learning are considered important prerequisites for preservation of the students’ musculoskeletal system functional disorders. Students leading a sedentary lifestyle face the risk of postural alterations. It is recommended short physical exercises and active breaks in the daily routine in order to improve muscle tone and reduce tension.
Keywords: students, physical exercises, preventive measures, age-related features, classroom furniture, posture, furniture size