Female Centre for Science and Medical Studies, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:153165. doi: 10.1155/2013/153165. Epub 2013 Jun 10.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of therapy ball seating as an alternative for typical chair seating in a classroom. We evaluated the effect of ball seating on the student's sitting discomfort and academic performance using Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire and problem-based learning scales, respectively. A sample of convenience was taken. Data was collected and analyzed using t-test. Subjects experienced a major discomfort at neck and a minor discomfort at knee joint. Results showed that there was a significant improvement (P ≤ 0.05) in sitting discomfort and student's performance when seated on therapy balls compared to typical classroom chairs. This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of therapy balls as a classroom seating for students who exhibit sitting discomfort and problem-based learning.
本研究旨在评估治疗球作为课堂中典型椅子替代品的效果。我们分别使用康奈尔肌肉骨骼不适问卷和基于问题的学习量表评估球座对学生坐姿不适和学习成绩的影响。采用便利抽样法。使用 t 检验收集和分析数据。受试者颈部有明显不适感,膝关节有轻微不适感。结果表明,与典型的教室椅子相比,学生坐在治疗球上时,坐姿不适和学习成绩有显著改善(P ≤ 0.05)。本研究为治疗球作为有坐姿不适和基于问题的学习问题的学生的课堂座椅的有效性提供了证据。