Epidemiology of back pain among secondary school pupils in Poznań
Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2011, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is well documented in the literature as a common health concern among adults, adolescents and even children. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of back pain at the level of different spinal segments (cervical, thoracic and lumbar) among secondary school pupils (15-20 years).A random sample of 468 secondary school pupils aged 15-20 years completed an anonymous questionnaire during a lesson. The results were subjected to a statistical analysis.A total of 374 (79.9%) teenagers reported one or more episodes of back pain, of whom only 33 (8%) had consulted a physiotherapist. 294 (62.8%) respondents had experienced recurrent pain. Most adolescents reported pain in the lumbar region, but 18% had experienced pain in the thoracic spine, and 19% had experienced cervical pain. A total of 6% of the respondents reported that the back pain had prevented them from undertaking physical activity, lifting objects or studying.1. Back pain in adolescents is a functional and social problem as well as a medical one. 2. It considerably impairs the ability to carry out activities of daily living, which may significantly disrupt normal development in adolescence and influence career choices in the future. 3. Our study demonstrated that back pain in adolescents should not be perceived as limited to non-specific low back pain.
Authors and Affiliations
Kornelia Drozda, Jacek Lewandowski
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP65702
- DOI -
- Views 74
- Downloads 0
The impact of BMI value on the Wejsflog index, and the foot pain assessment
Introduction. The foot is not only the organ having great stability and overload endurance, but also one being a dynamic spring and, due to this feature, functioning as a shock absorber. Aims of the work1. Determining if...
Evaluation of the effectiveness of surgical treatment and physical rehabilitation in patients with meniscus tear
The aim of this study has been to evaluate the efficacy of treatment and physical rehabilitation in patients after the traumatic meniscus tear.The total of 14 persons have been examined. The qualifying procedure has been...
Analysis of therapy results in patients with cervical spine pain according to PNF concept and elements of manual therapy
This study shows an analysis of two rehabilitation methods in order to determine the differences between groups and changes after the therapy in terms of reducing pain, restoration of mobility and proper function of the...
CHANGES IN THE HUMAN BODY STABILITY SYSTEM UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF VIBRATIONS
Via neuromuscular stimulation, vibration training induces changes in the tissues and systems of the human body. Major adaptive responses are seen in muscle tissue. Increased maximal strength, explosive strength and mecha...
Epidemiology of back pain among secondary school pupils in Poznań
Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is well documented in the literature as a common health concern among adults, adolescents and even children. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics o...