O impacto de um programa de ginástica laboral aos professores de uma escola infantil de trindade

Abstract

Introduction: Workplace exercise (ginástica laboral) began in Poland in the 1960s, where it was created to combat repetitive strain injuries (RSI). It is not considered a disease in occupational medicine. Workplace exercise is a major ally in combating poor posture and excessive or repetitive efforts in daily work routines and can be applied to the reality of preschool teachers. Methodology: Through the practice of workplace exercise delivered via a digital platform, with classes recorded by the student researcher, subjective results were obtained through an online questionnaire administered to teachers at a preschool. Results: Approximately 77.8% of participants reported that workplace exercise improved their well-being and relieved body pain. The practice promotes good mood, friendliness, and better work disposition, consequently increasing productivity. Performing physical exercises, even of low intensity, in the workplace relieves stress and reduces daily tension; stretching improves posture, prevents circulation problems, and relaxes the body’s muscles. Conclusion: Workplace exercise serves as a gateway to other forms of physical activity, contributing to pain reduction, improved quality of life, and decreased fatigue and daily stress.