KINESITHERAPY APPROACHES IN PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH OBESITY

Obesity among preschool and school-aged children is a serious public health problem worldwide, especially because of the long-term health consequences. Childhood obesity is a major public health problem, due to long-term health, social and economic consequences. Obesity is mainly caused by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. However, the cause is more complex and multifactorial, originating from a complex interaction between genetic, biological, environmental, socio-economic and cultural factors. There is convincing evidence for the health benefits of regular physical activity in childhood. These include a favorable course of growth and development processes, general strengthening of the body. The aim of this study is to examine the possibilities of kinesitherapy as a way to deal with obesity in preschool and school-aged children. Including the potential factors contributing to the obesity epidemic, the effect of childhood and adolescent obesity on health. Regular physical activity in childhood creates conditions for optimal development of the musculoskeletal system, good coordination and control of movements and helps maintain weight within healthy limits. Kinesitherapy is one of the main methods for combating obesity in childhood. Prevention through a kinesitherapy approach is part of limiting this significant problem on a global scale. It helps by increasing physical activity, which reduces body weight, strengthens muscle strength and endurance, improves the function of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, as well as the coordination, balance and self-esteem of the child. Physiotherapists play a major role in improving functional motor skills and increasing physical activity in children with overweight or obesity.