Effect of Therapy Ball Seating on Learning and Sitting Discomforts among Saudi Female Students
Joint Authors
Buragadda, Syamala
Melam, Ganeswara Rao
al-Eisa, Einas S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Eisa, Einas S.& Buragadda, Syamala& Melam, Ganeswara Rao. 2013. Effect of Therapy Ball Seating on Learning and Sitting Discomforts among Saudi Female Students. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030131
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Eisa, Einas S.…[et al.]. Effect of Therapy Ball Seating on Learning and Sitting Discomforts among Saudi Female Students. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030131
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Eisa, Einas S.& Buragadda, Syamala& Melam, Ganeswara Rao. Effect of Therapy Ball Seating on Learning and Sitting Discomforts among Saudi Female Students. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030131
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030131