82-LABOR GYMNASTICS AS A MEAN OF PROMOTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF WORKERS

INTRODUCTION Due to the great transformations that the companies have been suffering in for the last few years, the quality of life of the worker has been the subject of discussion in what concerns the physical, emotional and psychological aspects. The high competitiveness in companies has increased the wear and tear of employees, favoring the implementation of programs that involve the practice of physical activities, such as gymnastics taking place at work. It can be observed that a path to this search is Labor Gymnastics (LG), which has been adopted by a constant number of companies (CÉNET, 2001). Thus, this article proposes some reflections about the importance of physical activity even within the workplace.


INTRODUCTION
Due to the great transformations that the companies have been suffering in for the last few years, the quality of life of the worker has been the subject of discussion in what concerns the physical, emotional and psychological aspects.
The high competitiveness in companies has increased the wear and tear of employees, favoring the implementation of programs that involve the practice of physical activities, such as gymnastics taking place at work.
It can be observed that a path to this search is Labor Gymnastics (LG), which has been adopted by a constant number of companies (CÉNET, 2001).Thus, this article proposes some reflections about the importance of physical activity even within the workplace.breaks and limitations of working time.It is up to the employer to take corrective measures, such as: introducing rest breaks; the introduction of prevention training programs and the adoption of personal protective equipment.In addition, other factors that may contribute to prevention are: the reduction of working hours in the generating R.S.I. and O.W.R.D. activities; and the suitability of the furniture: machines, devices, equipment and tools, besides the physiological characteristics of the worker (OLIVEIRA 2002).
Treatment: The treatment of occupational musculoskeletal injuries always depends on a correct diagnosis, the elimination of the causal agents, and an adequate therapeutic, medication, physical therapy, and some surgical procedure; depending on the case, rest, and immobilization (MARTINS, 2001).
Mendes (2000, p.149) points out that "in cases of hand and wrist tendon lesions, in addition to rest, it is suggested the evaluation of the indication of splints and anti-inflammatory medication."This author further states that, in addition to immobilization and resting, ice may also be used for pain relief, along with the compression and elevation of the injured area for better draining the local edema when it is present; ice should be used several times a day in the form of a compress.

Causes and Consequences
During the work day, people go through different postures, some are kept a lot of the time, performing repetitive movements.In addition, inadequate jobs do not allow good postures, even though the attitudes are adequate (BERGAMASCHI;FERREIRA, 2002).
Inadequate postures, especially the extreme ones, which require static muscle contractions and lead to general and/or specific overload of the musculoskeletal system, are some of the main factors of the O.W.R.D. origins.(BERGAMASCHI and FERREIRA, 2002, p.39).
Martins ( 2001) also points out several non-controllable factors related to the environment that generate diagnoses of L R.S.I and O.W.R.D. in Brazil, among which we can mention the tension of the period of time; the high unemployment rate; ethical, moral and cultural predisposition of workers; the lack of organization in the work environment; the dissatisfaction with work; the influence of trade unions; the political actions, the influence of the media, the lack of preparation of several professionals involved; the disqualified subsidiary examinations; the permissive labor system; and the interests for indemnities or pensions.

QUALITY OF LIFE
Nowadays, Quality of Life (QL) is also one of the major topics discussed and commented.The human being began to seek the "fullness" of health, aiming also at the prevention of diseases.In this context, Costa (2000( , apud POLETTO, 2002) ) states that the QL in the third millennium has become a goal to be achieved by man, following the guidelines of body harmony and the interrelation between professional, social , physiological, emotional and spiritual.
Nahas (2000) defines QL as a set of individual, cultural and environmental parameters, which characterize the conditions in which the human being lives.Thus, " it is composed of innumerable intervening and interactive variables, inserted in a continuous and inconstant process, which refers to the individual's physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being" (CASTILHA ET AL, 2015, P. 507) .
Therefore, QL is not only related to health aspects, such as physical, functional, emotional or mental well-being, but the sum of other factors inherent to work, such as living with friends and other circumstances of life, especially related to family.Given this, it is understood that the practice of planned physical activities, even with reduced time and intensity, can favor the improvement of workers' QL in a global manner.

Quality of life at work
Quality of Life at Work (QLW) is the set of actions of a company, which involves the implementation of technological and managerial innovations in the work environment.The construction of the QLW occurs from the moment one looks at the company and the people as a whole (ALBUQUERQUE, FRANCE, 1998).
A strategy that has been widely used by companies to combat the aforementioned negative effects of technological modernization refers to the implementation of quality of life programs, that is, programs that seek to promote the improvement of well-being and, consequently, the productivity of Employees (MARQUES; GUTIERREZ; ALMEIDA, p.27, 2006).
It has been found in practice that people who do not feel satisfied and calm in their work environment, and whose levels of tension and insecurity are significant, become more prone to work accidents and to make mistakes (CAÑETE, 1996).
One form of intervention in these problems is physical activity.Through it, workers can regain their strength and relax.Although essential, it finds an obstacle to its practice: time.Most workers face long hours of work, no time left to go to a gym, a club, or even a walk.Labor Gymnastics aims to ameliorate this problem (BERGAMASCHI et al., 2002, p.24).
It is of great interest for the company to seek for higher productivity, for employees to feel good in the work environment, and for this welfare to come not only from clinical health, but also from positive social interactions among colleagues (MARQUES; GUTIERREZ; ALMEIDA, 2006).
Regardless of where the initiative comes from, what is important is that employers and employees are aware that health investment is directly proportional to profit, whether measured by increased turnover or improvements in employees' QL (Martins, 2001).CONCLUSION With these brief reflections, it is concluded that the practice of physical activity / exercise is essential for the life of any human being, whether for personal or professional purposes, thus seeking a better QL.When it comes to work, these levels can also be sought through the implementation of LG programs, which can bring numerous benefits of a bio, psychic, and social order, in addition to increasing productivity, since investing in worker QL brings a huge return to the company, as healthy and satisfied with their work environment employees will be more willing to perform their tasks and consequently will increase the quality and productivity of their services.
LG is very important both for the company and for the daily life of the workers, being responsible for the decrease of the fatigue, pains in the body, and stress.

LABOR GYMNASTICS AS A MEAN OF PROMOTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF WORKERS ABSTRACT
Currently, in Brazil, the issues related to the economic adequacy of work environments are still far from being a reality.The competitiveness of professionals in the labor market, the fierce competition of companies, the pursuit for increased productivity and the increasing demands of consumers form the perfect set to expose individuals to high levels of tension and stress, compromising the quality of life and the health of the workers.Therefore, programs designed for promoting health and improving the quality of life of employees have become indispensable and must integrate the culture of companies.Quality of life is not only related to aspects such as physical, functional, emotional or mental well-being, but also the sum of other factors inherent to work, such as living with friends and other life circumstances, especially their relatives.Therefore, this article seeks reflections on the importance of the practice of planned physical activity within the work environment, known as Labor Gymnastics.Studies demonstrate the importance of the Labor Gymnastics in the prevention of occupational diseases, such as R.S.I and O.W.R.D., the reduction of work accidents and the incidence of absences, as well as the increase of productivity, the reduction of medical expenses and, consequently, higher financial return for companies.
Key words: Occupational Gymnastics, Quality of Life, Workers GYMNASTIQUE DU TRAVAIL COMME MEDIA DES PROMOTION DES QUALITÉ DE LA VIE DES TRAVAILLEURS RÉSUMÉ Actuellement au Brésil, les questions liées à la pertinence économique des lieux de travail sont encore loin de la réalité.La compétitivité des professionnels sur le marché du travail, la concurrence féroce de la part des entreprises, la recherche d'une productivité accrue et une demande croissante par les consommateurs forment l'ensemble parfait pour exposer les gens à des niveaux élevés de tension et de stress, ce qui compromet la qualité de la vie et la santé des travailleurs.Par conséquent, les programmes de promotion de la santé et l'amélioration de la qualité de vie des employés est devenue indispensable et d'être inclus dans la culture d'entreprise.La qualité de vie est non seulement liée à des aspects tels que le bien-être physique, fonctionnel, émotionnel ou le bien-être mental, mais la somme des autres facteurs inhérents au travail, comme vivant avec des gens sympathiques et d'autres circonstances de la vie, en particulier sa famille.Ainsi, cet article a pour but de réfléchir sur l'importance de l'activité physique planifiée dans le lieu de travail, connu sous le nom de gymnastique.Des études montrent l'importance de la gymnastique dans la prévention des maladies professionnelles telles que RSI / TMS, la réduction des accidents du travail et l'incidence des défauts, ainsi que l'augmentation de la productivité, une diminution des coûts de soins de santé et, par conséquent un de meilleurs rendements financiers pour les entreprises.
Mots-clés: Gymnastique du Travail, Qualité de Vie, Travailleurs GYMNASIA LABORAL COMO MEDIO DE PROMOCIÓN DE CALIDAD DE VIDA DE TRABAJADORES RESUMEN Actualmente en Brasil, las cuestiones relacionadas con la adequación económica de los ambientes de trabajo están todavía lejos de la realidad.La competitividad de los profesionales en el mercado laboral, la feroz competencia de las empresas, la búsqueda de una mayor productividad y la creciente demanda por los consumidores forman el conjunto perfecto para exponer a las personas a altos niveles de tensión y el estrés, y comprometen la calidad de vida y la salud de los trabajadores.Por lo tanto, los programas para promoción de salud y mejorar la calidad de vida de los empleados se ha convertido en indispensable y que deben incluirse en la cultura corporativa.La calidad de vida no sólo está relacionado con aspectos tales como el bienestar físico, funcional, emocional o el bienestar mental, pero la suma de otros factores inherentes a la obra, como vivir con gente amable y otras circunstancias de la vida, especialmente su familia.Por lo tanto, este artículo tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre la importancia de la actividad física planificada dentro del lugar de trabajo, conocida como Gimnasia Laboral.Los estudios demuestran la importancia de la Gimnasia Laboral en la prevención de las enfermedades profesionales como el LER/DORT, la reducción de los accidentes de trabajo y la incidencia de defectos, así como el aumento de la productividad, disminución de los costes sanitarios y, en consecuencia, mayores rendimientos financieros para empresas.