scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain among A Group of 1510 Pregnant Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Bryndal ◽  
Marian Majchrzycki ◽  
Agnieszka Grochulska ◽  
Sebastian Glowinski ◽  
Agnieszka Seremak-Mrozikiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Pain Disability ◽  
Mild Disability ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a frequent, very common, and costly health problem. LBP, which occurs during pregnancy, may become a lifelong problem. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with LBP in pregnant women. Methods: The study included 1510 pregnant women. A questionnaire assessing demography, lifestyle, prevalence, and characteristics was designed and used in the study. Pain intensity was assessed with the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale). The RMDQ (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire) was used to assess the effect that low back pain had on the functional capacity of a pregnant woman. Middle (thoracic) and low back pain disability was measured with the help of the ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) questionnaire. Results: The study confirmed that lying/sleeping (49.6%) and sitting positions (38.7%) as well as walking (37.2%) are the most significant factors causing LBP. It was also found that women who had not engaged in physical activity were more likely to experience LBP. Conclusions: Predisposing factors for LBP in pregnancy are LBP in previous pregnancies, back pain during menstruation, a younger age and a lack of physical activity. Most women in pregnancy with LBP experienced minimal and mild disability.

scholarly journals Factors associated with disabling low back pain among nursing personnel at a medical centre in Japan: a comparative cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e032297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiko Yoshimoto ◽  
Hiroyuki Oka ◽  
Shuhei Ishikawa ◽  
Akatsuki Kokaze ◽  
Shingo Muranaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Previous Episode ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

ObjectivesLow back pain (LBP) is a common cause of disability among nursing personnel. Although many studies regarding the risk factors for LBP among nursing staff have focused on the physical load at work, multidimensional assessments of risk factors are essential to identify appropriate preventive strategies. We aimed to investigate the association of multidimensional factors (individual, physical, psychological and occupational) with disabling LBP among nursing personnel in Japan.DesignObservational study with comparative cross-sectional design.SettingData were collected using the self-administered questionnaire at a tertiary medical centre.ParticipantsAfter excluding participants with missing variables, 718 nursing personnel were included in the analysis.Outcome measuresA self-administered questionnaire assessed individual characteristics, rotating night shift data, severity of LBP, previous episode of LBP, sleep problem, kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia), depressive condition (K6), physical flexibility and frequency of lifting at work. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the factors associated with disabling LBP (LBP interfering with work) among nursing personnel.ResultsOf all participants, 110 (15.3%) reported having disabling LBP. The multivariable logistic regression analysis after adjustment for several confounding factors showed that kinesiophobia (highest tertile, adjusted OR (aOR): 6.13, 95% CI : 3.34 to 11.27), previous episode of LBP (aOR: 4.31, 95% CI: 1.50 to 12.41) and insomnia (aOR: 1.66, 95% CI: 1.05 to 2.62) were significantly associated with disabling LBP.ConclusionsThe present study indicated that kinesiophobia, a previous episode of LBP, and sleep problems were associated with disabling LBP among nursing personnel. In the future, workplace interventions considering assessments of these factors may reduce the incidence of disabling LBP in nursing staff, although further prospective studies are needed.

scholarly journals Trunk Lateral Flexor Endurance and Body Fat: Predictive Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Child Equestrian Athletes

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Antonio Cejudo ◽  
Angélica Ginés-Díaz ◽  
Olga Rodríguez-Ferrán ◽  
Fernando Santonja-Medina ◽  
Pilar Sainz de Baranda
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injury ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Predictive Risk

Low back pain (LBP) is the most common overuse musculoskeletal injury suffered by child equestrian athletes (CEA). Despite this, little is known about the risk factors related to LBP in these athletes, and very limited research has been conducted on this topic. This study was designed to investigate predictive risk factors for LBP in CEA. The purposes of this research were to determine whether anthropometric, range of motion (ROM), core endurance and sagittal spinal morphotype measures are risk factors for LBP and to establish a diagnostic cutoff value for those factors associated with LBP. Nineteen CEA between the ages of 12 and 17 years were voluntarily recruited. Potential risk factors evaluated included corporal composition, lower limb ROM, core endurance and sagittal spinal measures. Associations and predictions were calculated between these risk factors and the LBP during the last 12 months. Almost half of the CEA have suffered at least one episode of LBP. Two risk factors and cutoff values were identified as predictors of LBP in CEA: having a high body fat higher than 23% (p = 0.01) and trunk lateral flexor endurance lower to 65 s (p = 0.021), body fat being the strongest predictor.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors associated with low back pain among hospital staff in a university hospital in Lebanon

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. e146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalil Ghoussoub ◽  
Alain El Asmar ◽  
Gaby Kreichati ◽  
Sawma Wakim ◽  
Mayla Bakhache ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Factors Associated

The prevalence and risk factors of lower back pain in emergency room nurses

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 95-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edyta Mikołajczyk ◽  
Zofia Kaleta ◽  
Mariusz Janusz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
The Self ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Emergency Room Nurses ◽  
The Right

Aim of the study: To assess prevalence and risk factors of low back pain (LBP) in emergency room nurses in Krakow. Materials and methods: The study comprised 30 randomly selected full time emergency nurses aged 25-58. Their BMI was calculated and measurements of linear segmental lumbar spine flexion-extension motion were performed. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess the subjective LBP degree. The self-estimated physical disability caused by LBP was assessed by means of the Roland- Morris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), whereas physical activity by means of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to determine a linear association between variables involved in the research. Results: Statistically significant correlations between BMI, LBP and the level of disability as well as between the pain intensity and the time spent in a sitting position were revealed by RMDQ. Significant correlations between the self-estimated LBP and spinal flexion in the sagittal plane, lateral flexion to the right in the frontal plane and twist to the right in the transverse plane were found. Conclusions: Moderate LBP in emergency ward nurses, which is commonly observed, slightly decreased their quality of life. A high level of physical activity and limited range of flexion were discovered in the sagittal plane. Due to the existing correlations between BMI and LBP, between the degree of disability and the intensity of pain and the range of motion, it seems appropriate to include this occupational group in the back pain prevention programme.

Injury Prevention: Avoiding One of Golf's More Painful Hazards

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 129-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M Lindsay ◽  
Theo H Versteegh ◽  
Anthony A Vandervoort
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Prevention Strategies

Although the sport of golf may be mistakenly perceived as a benign physical activity, there are in fact patterns of problems such as strains to the upper limb and low-back pain that have the potential to interfere with the professional golfer's livelihood and recreational golfer's enjoyment. In this article, a summary of the literature has been provided outlining the nature and extent of common musculoskeletal injuries that golfers deal with as well as some of the risk factors that may increase injury susceptibility. A detailed overview of prevention strategies to minimize the risk of suffering a golf injury has also been provided. Since many injuries arise from poor swing biomechanics, taking instruction with a knowledgeable golf instructor can be an important first step towards injury prevention. However, if a golfing client already has an injury which originated or is aggravated by playing or practicing, then the personalized help of a physician or physiotherapist experienced in golf biomechanics is also warranted. Proper attention to prevention will ensure a lifetime of enjoyable golf “par”ticipation.

scholarly journals Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain and The Quality of Life among Pregnant Women : A Narrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-116
Author(s):  
Tiara Fatmarizka ◽  
Raudhatus Shofy Ramadanty ◽  
Dini Afriani Khasanah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
In Pregnancy

Introduction: Around 50-70% of pregnant women have reported pregnancy-related back pain during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Physical and physiological aspects during pregnancy might affect the quality of life (QoL) of pregnant women, and the problems due to the alteration can be seen in how they run their daily activities. The effect of LBP in pregnancy on the QoL among pregnant women must be known to avoid the pain that affects pregnant women’s activities and well-being. The aim of this study is to review the relationship between low back pain and the QoL during pregnancy.Methods: Using the search terms via PubMed and Google Scholar, seven cross-sectional studies have met the inclusion criteria and included for further analysis. The appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS) is used to assess the quality of the included studies including the risk of bias.Results: The findings show that LBP in pregnancy affects the level of quality of life such as sleep quality and sexual activity, limits the activities and productivities, and even make physical disability among pregnant women. The 75-90% was of the range score obtained from the AXIS critical appraisal.Conclusions: This review mentioned those pregnant women with PRBP had decreased QoL during and after childbirth, so the awareness of health professionals needs to be improved. 

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