The hospital’s OPDs have seen a 50 per cent rise in pediatric orthopedic cases, with doctors attributing it to students’ wrong posture during online classes. An increase in several skeletal issues in children has been reported, along with frequent complaints of acute pain in the neck and back.
According to a report published in Dainik Bhaskar, Orthopedic and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon and Director at NHS Hospital, Jalandhar and Shubhang Aggarwal has said that continuous long screen hours, sitting in wrong posture and physical loss are making children mentally unwell. Yes, as well. As it is also seen that most of the children have gained weight, and their stamina has decreased.
Dr Surbhit Rastogi, Pediatrician at Indian Spinal Injury Centre, Delhi said, “Children are suffering from stiffness in neck and back. A big reason for this is staying in the room all day. People who spend more time on screen should adopt some measures as a precaution. Like a calcium-rich diet, get sunlight, take short breaks every half hour. In addition, children will have to participate in daily indoor or outdoor activities, do stretching exercises and sit in a chair with back support.
Stretching Activity During Online Class
According to Dr Rastogi, teachers should ensure that they dedicate at least five minutes to some recreational activities during the online class. Ideally, after sitting for 10 minutes, one should stand upright for one minute.
Meanwhile, cautioning parents not to take the pain lightly, Dr. Vishal Gupta, Orthopedic Surgeon, Ujala Cygnus Rainbow Hospital, Agra said, “When children complain of back pain, many times a serious Cause, whether it is an injury, infection or abscess. Whatever the reason, it should be taken to the doctor immediately.
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