scholarly journals Education and the Prevention of Postural Defects

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Olchowska-Kotala ◽  
Krystyna Chromik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Intention To Participate

AbstractPurpose. The aim of this study was to determine: whether and at what stage of education is proper body posture learned, the intention of young adults to participate in activities teaching proper posture, and the effects of factors related with the said intention. Methods. The study involved 430 university students aged 18-24 years. Anthropometric data was collected. Participants completed questionnaires assessing physical activity level (IPAQ) and their intention to participate in extracurricular activities teaching proper posture while sitting or walking, proper running technique, corrective gymnastics, or weight loss exercises. A self-assessment of posture, physical fitness, attractiveness, and body satisfaction was also completed. Results. Lower back pain was experienced by 41% of the respondents. Most were taught proper posture-related habits in primary school, followed by secondary school, and then at university. Many students expressed their intention to participate in the extracurricular activities. None of the questionnaire variables were associated with the intention to learn proper walking posture or proper running technique. The intention to participate in classes teaching proper sitting posture was associated with lower back pain in women and low physical activity level in men. In women, a relationship was found between the intention to participate in weight loss exercises and body dissatisfaction, high BMI, and poor self-evaluations of posture and attractiveness. In men, this activity was associated with body dissatisfaction. Conclusions. There is a need for further education on the development of proper postural habits at the university level.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Level and Sport Participation in Relation to Musculoskeletal Pain in a Population-Based Study of Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 232596711668554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maren Hjelle Guddal ◽  
Synne Øien Stensland ◽  
Milada Cvancarova Småstuen ◽  
Marianne Bakke Johnsen ◽  
John-Anker Zwart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain

Background: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among adolescents is high, and pain in adolescence increases the risk of chronic pain in adulthood. Studies have shown conflicting evidence regarding associations between physical activity and musculoskeletal pain, and few have evaluated the potential impact of sport participation on musculoskeletal pain in adolescent population samples. Purpose: To examine the associations between physical activity level, sport participation, and musculoskeletal pain in the neck and shoulders, low back, and lower extremities in a population-based sample of adolescents. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence 4. Methods: Data from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (Young-HUNT3) were used. All 10,464 adolescents in the Nord-Trøndelag county of Norway were invited, of whom 74% participated. Participants were asked how often they had experienced pain, unrelated to any known disease or acute injury, in the neck and shoulders, low back, and lower extremities in the past 3 months. The associations between (1) physical activity level (low [reference], medium or high) or (2) sport participation (weekly compared with no/infrequent participation) and pain were evaluated using logistic regression analyses, stratified by sex, and adjusted for age, socioeconomic status, and psychological distress. Results: The analyses included 7596 adolescents (mean age, 15.8 years; SD, 1.7). Neck and shoulder pain was most prevalent (17%). A moderate level of physical activity was associated with reduced odds of neck and shoulder pain (OR = 0.79 [95% CI, 0.66-0.94]) and low back pain (OR = 0.75 [95% CI, 0.62-0.91]), whereas a high level of activity increased the odds of lower extremity pain (OR = 1.60 [95% CI, 1.29-1.99]). Participation in endurance sports was associated with lower odds of neck and shoulder pain (OR = 0.79 [95% CI, 0.68-0.92]) and low back pain (OR = 0.77 [95% CI, 0.65-0.92]), especially among girls. Participation in technical sports was associated with increased odds of low back pain, whereas team sports were associated with increased odds of lower extremity pain. Strength and extreme sports were related to pain in all regions. Conclusion: We found that a moderate physical activity level was associated with less neck and shoulder pain and low back pain, and that participation in endurance sports may be particularly beneficial. Our findings highlight the need for health care professionals to consider the types of sports adolescents participate in when evaluating their musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals Physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain in physician mothers after childbirth

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merve Demir Benli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Musculoskeletal pain is a common health problem in women, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period, a possible reason for which is the lack of adequate physical activity. Nonetheless, very few studies have determined the relationship between physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain in physician mothers within two years after childbirth. Material and Methods: This study was an online cross-sectional self-report survey. An online questionnaire was administered to physician mothers via the online "Physician Mothers" social group in Facebook, with 3,787 members. A total of 127 participants responded to the questionnaire, which consisted of three parts, namely, sociodemographic information, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Results: The average age of the participants was 32.5±3.5 years. The physical activity level turned out to be inactive in 91 participants (71%), moderate in 30 (24%), and vigorous in six (5%). The most frequent musculoskeletal complaint after childbirth was back pain (n=112, 88.2%), followed by lower back pain (n=109, 85.8%), neck pain (n=70, 55.1%), and hip pain (n=52, 40.9%). There was no significant relationship between physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain in physician mothers (p=0.441). Conclusion: In this study, physician mothers were found to be mostly physically inactive, and their activity level was not observed to be related to their musculoskeletal pain.

Continuity of physical activity practice from childhood to adolescence is associated with lower neck pain in both sexes and lower back pain in girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-275
Author(s):  
Bruna Thamyres Ciccotti Saraiva ◽  
Rafael Z. Pinto ◽  
Crystian Bitencourt Oliveira ◽  
Edner Fernando Zanuto ◽  
Catarina Covolo Scarabottolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Lower Neck

Pain threshold of low back in patients with diversified level of physical activity without pain symptoms

Physiotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Urszula Żywień ◽  
Tomasz Sipko
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
The Right

AbstractProfessional work in a sitting position and the low level of physical activity could be an important cause of overload symptoms formation in the lumbar spine.Objective of the work: The evaluation quantity of the low back pain threshold in patients without pain symptoms, with diversified level of physical activity.The research was conducted in group 40 subjects at the age of 20 to 25, IT specialists and physiotherapists. The participants could participate in the study under the condition that they have never had low back pain before. Patients from the experimental group were divided into 3 categories: active (13 patients), minimally active (18 patients) and inactive (9 patients). The division was made on the basis of The International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form. The pain threshold was determined by an algometer, every time, on both sides of the spine at the level of L3 and in neutral point on hand, the test was performed twice.Analysis of variance ANOVA showed a main effect of level of physical activity for the pain threshold results on the pine left (F = 8.01; p < 0.05) and right site (F = 9.77; p < 0.05). There has not been demonstrated such effect for the pain threshold results around hand (F = 0.62, p > 0.05).Lower quantity of low back pain threshold occurs in the patients with inactive and minimal active declared physical activity level. This indicates the need of low back pain prevention, which could be achieved by increasing physical activity level. The people without pain symptoms do not show asymmetry of the pain threshold between the right and the left side.

scholarly journals Risk Factor Analysis which Affect Severityof Low Back Pain to ward The Patients of Medic Rehabilitasion Intsalasi in RSUP dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2016-2017.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
M Afif Baskara Emirzon ◽  
M Hasnawi Hadani ◽  
Veny Larasati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back

The incidence of lower back pain in the productive age population continues to increase. Various risk factors such as age, sex, smoking, and physical activity, length of work and work position can exacerbate lower back pain complaints. This study was conducted to analyze risk factors that affect the severity of low back pain in patients who perform therapy in Medical Rehabilitation Installation RSUP dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang period 2016-2017. The research used is analytical observation with cross-sectional technique. The sample of research is 71 respondents in Medical Rehabilitation Installation of dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang that meets the inclusion criteria. The data was further processed and grouped in table form. At 71 respondents found 49 respondents suffered severe NPB and 22 respondents suffered from mild NPB. The results showed that sex, physical activity, work position and duration of work had significant relationship with mild cases of low back pain (p = 0,03, p = 0,000, p = 0,00, p = 0,002). While age, smoking, BMI did not have a significant association with mild cases of low back pain (p = 0.08, p = 1.044, p = 0.690). Risk factors that affect the severity of lower back pain are male, physical weight, working position sitting or bending and length of work more than 7 hours per day.

scholarly journals Lower back pain at workplace: prevalence and risk factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina M. Goncharenko ◽  
Nataliya E. Komleva ◽  
Andrey A. Chekhonatsky
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back

Objective — analysis of lower back pain (LBP) prevalence and risk factors for its development in employees with different conditions at their workplace, depending on their age, length of service, occupational factors, and physical activity. Material and Methods — As a result of a simultaneous cross-sectional study, 3300 employees with different conditions at their workplace were examined. To study the relationships between LBP prevalence and risk factors, we used the results of employees’ survey and physical examination, along with the data on their physical activity and working conditions. Results — The workplace posture was the most common production-related risk factor for developing LBP. The second most common risk factor was the weight of the load being lifted and carried, followed by general vibration at a workplace. The least significant factor was a bending motion. According to our data, LBP prevalence in all observation groups was increasing with both age and length of employment. Over 50% of those working in hazardous conditions at the age of 50 yo and higher had LBP. Low physical activity at a workplace led to a statistically significant increase in the chances of LBP emergence. Conclusion — In employees without exposure to harmful risk factors in the form of physical exertion and general vibration, the prevalence of LBP was significantly lower than in workers in harmful working conditions. The combined effect of static and dynamic physical activities at a workplace had a more pronounced negative impact on workers’ health. Low physical activity was a significant risk factor for LBP development.

scholarly journals Correlation between Pain, Kinesiophobia and Physical Activity Level in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Aged between 30 to 50 Years

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Mrunal R. Malewar ◽  
Kartik D. Shah
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Low Back

Background: Low back pain is one of the most common conditions encountered by a physical therapist in their clinical practice. Chronic low back pain is difficult to treat due to various environmental and psychological factors such as kinesiophobia, which may possibly lead to altered or reduced physical activity level producing various effects on musculoskeletal system. In addition to this, little is known about the relation between these factors, especially in Indian population. Therefore, it is important to find out if any correlation exists between these factors. Methods: This Correlational study included 53 patients of both gender suffering from chronic low back pain. Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Marathi version of Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) and short version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were administered in the patients after obtaining their consent. The responses were collected and then analyzed using Pearson’s coefficient. Results: The mean pain intensity was found to be 3.11±2.24 and 6.86±1.91 at rest and on activity respectively. Mean score of kinesiophobia was 29.11±5.00. Mean score of physical activity level was 5466.62±5362. Significant correlation was found between pain during activity and kinesiophobia (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrates significantly positive correlation between pain during activity and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic low back pain aged between 30-50 years. However, no significant correlation was obtained between pain and physical activity level, kinesiophobia and physical activity level. Keywords: Chronic low back pain, Kinesiophobia, Physical activity level, TSK, IPAQ.

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