POSTURAL ANALYSIS OF DISCOMFORT IN SITTING ON JOURNEYS INTERCITY BUSES

Abstract

The need to move long distances, people increasingly prioritize comfort, economy and security, which made the road one of the most important conventional volume of users. The immobility in a seated position, within the limitations of chair and the resulting positions of the passenger to take a room in search of comfort. We conducted this study with the aim of analyzing the discomfort caused by sitting posture in passengers during the bus trips. We used a closed questions questionnaire, application of the statement of seat discomfort and anthropometry in 78 subjects between 18 and 76 years, 47 women and 31 men, Station Road Vacaria-RS to Lages-SC. The result obtained through analysis of data showed discomfort during travel regions in the neck (20%), lumbosacral (45%) and limbs (35%). Although the dissatisfaction have been reported for the space of the legs (36%) and the backrest support (22%), which are the cause of discomfort. The dissatisfaction and discomfort of bus passengers interviewed was evident, emphasizing the need for ergonomic guidelines by a qualified professional such as physiotherapist.