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Alexander KE, Clutterbuck GL, Johnston LM. Effectiveness of school-based physiotherapy intervention for children. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-21. [PMID: 39127885 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2388260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of school-based physiotherapy interventions for improving students' participation in school settings. METHOD A systematic review was reported using PRISMA guidelines. Four databases were searched for studies investigating physiotherapy outcomes of school-based physiotherapy interventions in children. Studies were categorised by intervention type and evaluated based on evidence level and conduct. RESULTS Fifteen intervention types (23 studies) met criteria. Strong positive evidence supported treadmill training without bodyweight support (n = 1), and upper limb interventions (n = 2). Moderate positive evidence supported robotic-assisted gait training (n = 1), Gross Motor Activity Training with Multimodal Education-Based Therapy (GMAT + MET) (n = 2), neurodevelopmental treatment (n = 2), and rock climbing (n = 1). Weak positive evidence supported environmental modifications (n = 1), Ergonomic Health Literacy (n = 3), GMAT (n = 1), GMAT with progressive resistance exercise (GMAT-PRE) (n = 1), hippotherapy (n = 1), MET alone (n = 7), overground gait training (n = 2), treadmill training with partial body-weight support (n = 1), and non-immersive virtual reality (n = 3). CONCLUSION There is preliminary supporting evidence for a variety of school-based physiotherapy interventions which is consistent with evidence for interventions with established efficacy in other contexts. The evidence for interventions in school contexts alone is insufficient to guide current practice. Future research should specifically evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy approaches in school settings.
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- Kate E Alexander
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia Brisbane
- The Children's Motor Control Research Collaboration (CMCRC), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia Brisbane
- The Children's Motor Control Research Collaboration (CMCRC), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia Brisbane
- The Children's Motor Control Research Collaboration (CMCRC), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Afshari M, Gheysvandi E, Norian R, Kangavari M. Cultural appropriateness of interventions to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal disorders among students: a systematic review. ERGONOMICS 2024:1-24. [PMID: 38357934 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2315496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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This systematic review was conducted to identify the types of interventions and cultural appropriateness of intervention studies for preventing and reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in students. In this systematic review, articles were retrieved from scientific databases including PubMed, Sciencedirect, Web of Science, Scopus, SAGE journals, and Cochrane library using a search strategy. The types of interventions for preventing and reducing MSDs among students published in English up to 2022 were examined, with a comparison of studies in terms of the cultural appropriateness of strategies. Also, studies were categorised based on six intervention types: physical exercise, education, ergonomics, participatory ergonomics, stress management, and multicomponent. Out of the 29 studies included in this review, ten were randomised controlled trials, fifteen were controlled pre-test/post-test studies, and four were pre-test/post-test studies. The articles measured students' knowledge, beliefs, behaviour, good posture/performance, pain intensity decrease, and back care as outcomes. Only two articles were categorised as having moderate cultural adaptation. The results showed that any type of intervention was successful, and two studies were evaluated as having high quality. Our review found evidence of efficacy for interventions aimed at preventing and reducing MSDs in students. Practitioner summary: Musculoskeletal disorders are common problems that affect students of all ages. To prevent these problems from getting worse or affecting students' future health, it is important to find effective ways to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal disorders in students.
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- Maryam Afshari
- Department of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Science, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Workplace Health Promotion Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Anyachukwu CC, Amarah CC, Atueyi BC, Anthony I, Nweke M, Abaraogu U. Effectiveness of Back care education Programme among school children: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:95. [PMID: 38308207 PMCID: PMC10835972 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-04563-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review of Randomised controlled trials. OBJECTIVES With the increasing incidence of back pain among children and its untold implications to their future, back education tailored in an effective way would be indicated. However literature appears unsettled. This study aims to review available literature to determine the effect of school-based back education in preventing and managing low back pain in school children. METHODS Randomized controlled trials carried out on elementary and secondary school children of ages 6 to 18 years and published in English language were included. Back education taught in hospitals or other settings were excluded. Primary outcome was back pain prevalence and secondary outcomes were constituted from the study characteristics of selected studies which includes: back behavior, knowledge, postural habits, physical activity, fear-avoidance beliefs, back pack carriage, pain intensity, skills and self efficacy. Databases searched were PEDro, HINARI, PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. Available stiudies from 2000 to March 2022 were retrieved. Quality of studies were assessed using the PEDro scale. Obtained studies were descriptively analyzed. RESULTS A total 8420 studies were retrieved and 8 studies (with 1239 participants) were included in this review. Four studies each assessed back knowledge and back behavior, and two assessed back pain prevalence. There were improvements in back knowledge and back behaviour, but effectiveness of back care education on back pain prevalence was not conclusive. Forms of education used involved the indirect method of conditioning the environment and the direct method which made use of theory, practical lessons and educational books and materials. CONCLUSION Back care education programmes in schools are effective in improving back care knowledge, behavior and reduction in low back pain frequency. Reduction in back pain prevalence is not conclusive. Back care education could be incorporated as part of schools' education programmes. Limitations include exclusion of non English language studies and inconsistent outcome measures. FUNDING SOURCE None. REGISTRATION This review protocol was registered under the International platform of Registered systematic review and meta-analysis protocol (INPLASY) with the registration number; INPLASY202310044 and DOI number; https://doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2023.1.0044.
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- Canice Chukwudi Anyachukwu
- Department of medical rehabilitation, Faculty of health sciences and technology, College of medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu state, Nigeria
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- Department of medical rehabilitation, Faculty of health sciences and technology, College of medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu state, Nigeria.
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- Department of medical rehabilitation, Faculty of health sciences and technology, College of medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu state, Nigeria
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- Department of medical rehabilitation, Faculty of health sciences and technology, College of medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu state, Nigeria
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- Department of physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of medical rehabilitation, Faculty of health sciences and technology, College of medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu state, Nigeria
- Research Center for Health (ReaCH) Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
- Division of Biological Sciences and Health University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire, UK
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Zurc J, Laaksonen C. Effectiveness of Health Promotion Interventions in Primary Schools-A Mixed Methods Literature Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1817. [PMID: 37444651 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11131817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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School-based health promotion interventions (HPIs) are commonly used in schools, but scientific evidence about the structures of effective interventions is lacking. Therefore, we conducted a mixed methods systematic literature review to recognize the HPI structures related to their effectiveness. Based on the inclusion criteria, 49 articles were selected for the literature review. The articles, published in 2011-2022, described 46 different school-based interventions conducted in 20 different countries. The average duration of the interventions was 12 months, and they were implemented mostly with an RCT study design (61.2%) and by targeting children (69.4%). Three main groups of interventions were identified and explained: (1) extensive and long-term interventions; (2) school policy-changing interventions; and (3) highly effective interventions. Effective school-based HPIs included multiple target groups, multiple providers with external experts, and an efficient duration and timing of follow-ups. The implications for educational research and school practice are presented. Evidence on the effectiveness of health-related interventions is still lacking and needs to be addressed in further studies.
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- Joca Zurc
- Department of Pedagogy, Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health and Well-Being, Turku University of Applied Sciences, 20520 Turku, Finland
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Miñana-Signes V, Monfort-Pañego M. Back-Health-Related Physical Activity and Exercise Knowledge in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9091291. [PMID: 36138600 PMCID: PMC9497815 DOI: 10.3390/children9091291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Knowledge is a determining factor for the development of postural habits; it could be considered as the first step in the establishment of changes. The aim of this study was to analyze the level of specific back-health-related physical activity and exercise knowledge in adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 1500 high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 (mean age = 15.18 ± 1.44). Students from the Valencian Community (Spain) were recruited with a confidence level of 95% and an accepted standard error of ± 2.53%. Self-report questionnaires were used to record back-health-related physical activity knowledge. The level of specific knowledge of back-health education related to physical activity and exercise in adolescents was low (X = 2.05 ± 2.26). Only 10.9% of the students passed the specific knowledge test, achieving a score equal or superior to 5. The boys’ average score was higher (X = 2.17 ± 2.31) than the girls’ (X = 1.94 ± 2.21) with statistically significant differences (p = 0.048). The level of specific knowledge increased with age (p < 0.001). Secondary school students show a low level of specific knowledge concerning back health. It is recommended that back care education be a part of school curriculum.
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Szilágyi B, Tardi P, Magyar B, Tanács-Gulyás N, Romhányi F, Vida E, Makai A, Járomi M. Health questionnaire on back care knowledge and spine disease prevention for 6-10 years old children: development and psychometric evaluation. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:820. [PMID: 34556079 PMCID: PMC8461832 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04667-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Back school programs, that improve back care and spine disease prevention knowledge are recommended at the age of 4-14 years. There is Health Questionnaire on Back Care Knowledge in the literature for children aged 14-17 years. At other ages, there is no questionnaire examining this knowledge. We aimed to develop a Health Questionnaire on Back Care and Spine Disease Prevention Knowledge for 6-10 years old children and validate its psychometric properties (internal consistency, test-retest reliability, agreement, convergent validity, discriminant validity) in 6-10 years old children, who attended back school program or not. Methods 463 children took part in the research (6-10 years old). The development was performed according to the Delphi method. The final version contained 7 questions. 463 participants completed the questionnaire twice with an interval of 7 days to evaluate test-retest reliability. The internal consistency was tested by Cronbach’s alpha value, test–retest reliability was calculated by Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC), Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) and 95% of Minimal Detectable Change (MDC95) and Bland–Altman plots. Convergent validity was tested against the age variable and discriminant validity was tested by Kruskal-Wallis tests among the different subgroups. Results Cronbach’s alpha of the total score was (α=0.797), showed a strong internal consistency with minimal SEM (0.606) and MDC95 (1.680). The test-retest result for the total score was strong (0.989), for the questions showed moderate to strong results (0.742-0.975), the limits of agreement of the Bland-Altman plot showed a narrow error of measurement range (-3.49-1.29), and the value of mean differences was −1.10 (SD ± 1.22). The convergent validity showed a weak, but significant relationship between total score and age (R=0.171; p < 0.001). The discriminant validity showed significantly different mean scores in non-back school and back school groups. Conclusion For the examination of back care and spine disease prevention knowledge of 6-10 years old children, the questionnaire proved to be a valid and reliable tool. The knowledge requested in the questionnaire covers the knowledge material of the theoretical part of the back school for children aged 4-10 years. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04667-x.
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- Brigitta Szilágyi
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Vörösmarty street 4, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
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Effectiveness of a Back School and Postural Education Program on the improvement of literacy about postures and low back pain in adolescents: A 1-year follow-up study. J Orthop Sci 2021; 26:543-547. [PMID: 32703627 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2020.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Some health problems can be associated with the school environment and lifestyles, so it is necessary to carry out intervention actions that promote health and problem prevention. This study evaluates the effects of a Back School and Postural Education on improving short-term and long-term ergonomic knowledge of postures adopted at school and home, as well as reducing low back pain (LBP) in adolescents. METHODS The sample comprises 98 students, aged 10-16 years (11.61 ± 1.28 years), with 63 (64.3%) girls. The measuring instruments included a theoretical and a practical test, a low back pain (LBP) questionnaire and a scale. The tests and the scale have been applied 1 week before the intervention, 1 week following the Back School and Postural Education Program, and a 1 year later. The questionnaire was applied 1 week before of intervention and after 1 year. The intervention included three sessions of a theoretical and practical nature, each lasting 45 min, with intervals of 1 week. RESULTS The values of the theoretical test before the intervention, 1 week, and 1 year after the intervention were, respectively, 8.67 ± 2.64, 11.37 ± 1.93, and 11.11 ± 1.92 (p ≤ 0.001), and the practical test were 6.42 ± 2.47, 12.48 ± 2.25, and 12.83 ± 1.78 (p ≤ 0.001). The presence of LBP fell by 42.9%-25.5% after the 1-year period. CONCLUSIONS Our data show an improvement of ergonomic knowledge of postures adopted at school and home as a result of the education program and a decrease of self-reported LBP.
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Louw Q, Kriel RI, Brink Y, van Niekerk SM, Tawa N. Perspectives of spinal health within the school setting in a South African rural region: A qualitative study. Work 2021; 69:141-155. [PMID: 33998578 DOI: 10.3233/wor-213464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Spinal pain is one of the leading causes of morbidity globally. There is an increase in the number of children and adolescents who experience spinal pain and the lifetime prevalence of adolescent spinal pain varies between countries. In Africa, one in two adolescents experiences spinal pain and the prevalence is increasing. OBJECTIVE This study reports on the knowledge and perspectives of school-attending children, adolescents, teachers, and parents/guardians regarding spinal health. METHODS We conducted a descriptive qualitative case study with an interpretative and phenomenological approach. Data coding, management and analysis was done using ATLAS.ti computer software. RESULTS Ninety-three participants (66 women and 27 men) were enrolled in the study. The barriers associated with students' spinal health were multifactorial, including low levels of physical activity, dangerous gameplay, sports risks, poor ergonomics, school bags, insufficient knowledge, and pregnancy risks. Participants proposed strategies to improve spinal health including the provision of students' lockers, advice on appropriate school bag types, embedding spinal education in the curriculum, general advocacy for spinal health, and integration of technology in teaching and learning. CONCLUSION There is a need for further engagement on school-based spinal health promotion programs that consider local socio-economic, educational, and cultural factors.
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- Quinette Louw
- Division of Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.,Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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Brink Y, Maart RA, Louw QA. School-based interventions to improve spinal health of children and adolescents: a systematic review. Physiother Theory Pract 2021; 38:2378-2401. [PMID: 34157947 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1938305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Background: The prevalence of spinal pain is high in children and adolescents attending school. There are no evidence-based guidelines to promote spinal health (spinal pain and spinal well-being) in schoolsPurpose: This study aimed to 1) determine the usefulness of school-based interventions in promoting spinal health in children and adolescents and 2) synthesize the evidence in a user-friendly infographic.Methods: A search was performed across eight databases from the inception of the databases to August 2019 for full-text English-language articles which assessed the effect of school-based interventions on spinal health. Spinal health outcomes included pain limited to the spinal area including lower back, upper back, neck, and neck-shoulder pain, and impacts of spinal pain (e.g., absenteeism from school). Studies were appraised for methodological quality (PEDro scale and Johanna Briggs Institute checklist). The usefulness of interventions was based on meta-analyses; calculated effect size; the number of spinal health outcomes; and the direction of the (summary) effect of the intervention.Results: Twenty-two studies were included. Four interventions were identified: 1) exercise; 2) education; 3) the combination of exercise and education; and 4) furniture.Conclusion: School-based exercise is most useful to promote spinal health in the short term, followed by a combination of exercise and education, and education-only interventions.
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- Yolandi Brink
- Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Parow, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Parow, South Africa
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Parow, South Africa
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Minghelli B. School physiotherapy programme: Improving literacy regarding postures adopted at home and in school in adolescents living in the south of Portugal. Work 2021; 67:95-102. [PMID: 32955476 DOI: 10.3233/wor-203255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health literacy consists of an individual's ability to make informed decisions in various sectors, including school. Most of the health problems and risky behaviours associated with the environment and lifestyle can be minimised or even prevented by increasing health literacy. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a school physiotherapy programme in improving literacy regarding postures adopted at home and in school in adolescents living in the south of Portugal. METHODS The sample was comprised of 84 students in the 5th grade, 42 (50%) were boys, aged to 10 and 13 years old (10.35±0.61). The measurement instruments included a theoretical and practical test applied one week before and one week after the school physiotherapy programme. RESULTS The values obtained on the theoretical test before and after the intervention ranged from 1-13 (7.70±2.47) and 5-13 (10.83±2.27), respectively (p≤0.001) and, on the practical test, before and after ranged from 0-10 (4.14±2.21) and 6-15 (11.8±2.28), respectively (p≤0.001). CONCLUSION This study found significant improvements in both theoretical and practical knowledge acquisition after participants attended a school physiotherapy programme. Thus, a school physiotherapy programme could be a useful tool to prevent and/or minimise musculoskeletal disorders in adolescents.
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- Beatriz Minghelli
- School of Health Jean Piaget Algarve, Piaget Institute, Portugal.,Research in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), Portugal
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Rezapur-Shahkolai F, Gheysvandi E, Karimi-Shahanjarini A, Tapak L, Heidarimoghadam R, Dianat I. Identification of factors related to behaviors associated with musculoskeletal pain among elementary students. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:527. [PMID: 34103028 PMCID: PMC8188695 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04413-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal pains are among evident health problems in children and adolescents. Backpack carrying behaviors and the sitting postures are among behavioral factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in schoolchildren. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors related to these important musculoskeletal behaviors, using Health Promotion Models. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire was created based on PRECEDE Model and Health Belief Model and was administered to 673 Iranian students, whom were selected randomly from elementary schools of Hamadan, Iran, in 2018. RESULTS The findings of the study revealed that proper sitting postures and backpack carrying were 42 and 33%, respectively. The findings also showed that predisposing factors including perceived susceptibility (p < 0.05, β = 0.219), perceived severity (p < 0.05, β = 0.166), perceived barriers (p < 0.05, β = - 0.191), perceived self-efficacy (p < 0.05, β = 0.188) and also enabling factors (p < 0.05, β = 0.329) were significantly related to sitting behaviors. Moreover, backpack carrying behaviors had significant relationships with predisposing factors of perceived susceptibility (p < 0.05, β = 0.198), perceived barriers (p < 0.05, β = - 0.258), perceived self-efficacy (p < 0.05, β = 0.185) and reinforcing factors (p < 0.05, β = 0.208). CONCLUSIONS It seems necessary for future preventive programs to take factors of musculoskeletal pains among children and adolescents into account.
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- Forouzan Rezapur-Shahkolai
- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Modeling of Non-communicable diseases research center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Ergonomics, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Back School Postural Education Program: Comparison of Two Types of Interventions in Improving Ergonomic Knowledge about Postures and Reducing Low Back Pain in Adolescents. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18094434. [PMID: 33921952 PMCID: PMC8122336 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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This study aimed to compare the impact of two Back School Postural Education Programs on improving ergonomic knowledge of postures adopted at school and home, as well as on reducing low back pain (LPB) in adolescents. The sample was constituted by 153 students, aged 10–16 years, with 96 (62.7%) girls, divided into 2 intervention groups (GA, GB). Two tests (theoretical and practical) and LBP questionnaire were applied 1 week before and 1 year after the end of the program. In GA, three sessions were performed for each class separately, on theoretical and practical issues, lasting 45 min and at intervals of 1 week, and in GB, only one theoretical session (90 min) was given to all students. Statistically differences on GA were obtained between the values 1 week before and after 1 year of evaluation in both theoretical and practical tests (p ≤ 0.001). In GB, only the values of the practical test present a statistical difference (p ≤ 0.001). GA obtained higher values on both tests after 1 year of follow-up compared with GB (p ≤ 0.001). The number of students with LBP decreased on GA (p ≤ 0.001). The program with longer duration, higher weekly frequency, and more practical and individualized character promotes better effects.
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Fisher D, Louw Q, Thabane L. Sedentariness and Back Health in Western Cape Primary School Students: Protocol for a Pragmatic Stepped-Wedge Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2020; 9:e18522. [PMID: 33089783 PMCID: PMC7735899 DOI: 10.2196/18522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Despite growing evidence of deleterious health outcomes associated with sedentary behavior, prolonged static sitting in classrooms remains ubiquitous in primary schools. Sedentary behavior is associated with the development of cardio-metabolic conditions and poor back health. Preventative strategies to reduce sedentary behavior and its negative health effects may be required in a resource-constrained environment such as South Africa. Objective The primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of conducting a full trial to evaluate the effects of a multifaceted intervention comprising novel multifunctional classroom furniture and a video-based curriculum versus usual care on sedentary behavior among students aged 10-11 years in primary schools. The secondary objective is to assess the preliminary effects of the intervention on sedentary behavior and postural dynamism. Methods Eighty grade 5 or 6 students, aged 10 and 11 years, in mixed-gender schools within the Western Cape metropolitan urban area in Cape Town, South Africa are eligible to participate in this pilot cluster stepped-wedge trial design with classroom as the unit of randomization. Data will be collected at the schools. The intervention will comprise multifunctional classroom furniture that allows for sitting and standing as well as a video-based curriculum on sedentary behavior. Usual practice is the absence of the intervention. The primary outcomes assessed will be (1) adherence to the intervention and (2) project pragmatics. The secondary outcomes will be (1) sedentariness measured using activPAL3 microsensors and (2) postural dynamism measured using Noraxon Myomotion inertial measurement units. We randomized the school to the first or second start of the intervention. This is an open-label trial and therefore blinding will not be possible for any group. Descriptive analysis of the feasibility and physiological outcomes will be presented. We will report the preliminary estimates of the effects of the intervention on sedentariness and postural dynamism using the mean difference and 95% CI. Results At the time of submission, two classrooms have been recruited into the study. Baseline physical activity and postural dynamism data have been collected from 10 participants from each class. Conclusions The results of this feasibility stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial will be useful in informing the design of the main trial to assess whether this multifaceted intervention of multifunctional classroom furniture that allows for sitting and standing as well as a video-based curriculum versus usual care has any effect on sedentary behavior in low-resource-setting primary schools. Trial Registration Pan African Trials Registry PACTR201811799476016; https://tinyurl.com/y4upoys8 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR1-10.2196/18522
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- Dominic Fisher
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (formerly the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Departments of Anesthesia and Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Biostatistics Unit, St Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Back Pain Related with Age, Anthropometric Variables, Sagittal Spinal Curvatures, Hamstring Extensibility, Physical Activity and Health Related Quality of Life in Male and Female High School Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17197293. [PMID: 33036288 PMCID: PMC7579385 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17197293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Spinal pain (SP) is widely extended among adolescents. The origin of SP can be multifactorial; thus, the present study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk of SP in high school students and to determine the differences in sagittal spinal curvatures and pelvic tilt, hamstring extensibility, age, anthropometric variables and healthy lifestyle habits dependent on SP between sexes. Two hundred seventy-three teenagers took part in this cross-sectional study. Age, sagittal spinal curvatures, hamstring extensibility, physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, anthropometric variables and health related quality of life (HRQL) were recorded. SP was reported by 16.12% of adolescents. Differences were observed in the HRQL according to SP (p < 0.05). Participants without SP were less sedentary (22.12%) and younger (13.10 years old) than participants with SP (40.91% and 13.66, respectively) (p < 0.05). A logistic regression model showed that both variables were significantly collinear (VIF = 1.01; Durbin-Watson = 2.10). Subjects with low back pain (LBP) had a higher weight, body max index, and hip girth than subjects without pain (p < 0.05). A misalignment in the lumbar spine was associated with LBP for males (Cramer’s V = 0.204, p = 0.022). In conclusion, adolescents with SP were older and had a lower HRQL in all dimensions. SP could be predicted according to age and sedentary habits.
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Akbari-Chehrehbargh Z, Sadat Tavafian S, Montazeri A. The Back-care Behavior Assessment Questionnaire (BABAQ) for schoolchildren: development and psychometric evaluation. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:1283. [PMID: 32842995 PMCID: PMC7448470 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09318-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Back pain is an important public health problem and the leading cause of adult disability worldwide and is rising among schoolchildren populations. Despite numerous studies reporting on back care interventions in pediatric population; there is currently no existing theory-based instrument to assess impact and outcome of these programs. This paper reports on development and psychometric testing of a theory based back-care behavior instrument for use among elementary schoolchildren. Methods This was a three-phases study that included the following steps: a) a literature research to review existing instruments that assess healthy spine-related behavior in elementary schoolchildren; b) development of a new instrument namely the Back-care Behavior Assessment Questionnaire (BABAQ) based on the Social Cognitive Theory and existing instruments, and c) conducting a cross sectional study to test psychometric properties of the BABAQ by estimating the content validity ratio (CVR), the content validity index (CVI), performing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), reliability analysis, and convergent validity as estimated by the Average Variance Extracted (AVE). Results First, a questionnaire (the BABAQ) was developed. It contained of 49 items tapping into 5 pre-defined constructs (skills, knowledge, self-efficacy, expectation beliefs, and behavior). Then, 610 fifth-grade female schoolchildren were entered into a cross sectional study and they completed the BABAQ. The CVR and the CVI of the questionnaire was found to be ≥0.54 and > 0.7, respectively. The CFA confirmed the five constructs and showed good fit for the data. The intraclass correlation (ICC) and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the BABAQ were 0.84 (P < 0.001) and 0.93, respectively. The convergent validity as measured by the AVE also showed satisfactory results. Conclusion The findings suggest that the Back-care Behavior Assessment Questionnaire (BABAQ) is a valid instrument for measuring healthy spine-related behaviors among schoolchildren.
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- Zahra Akbari-Chehrehbargh
- Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institutes for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Faculty of Humanity Sciences, University of Science &Culture, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Akbari-Chehrehbargh Z, Tavafian SS, Montazeri A. Effectiveness of a theory-based back care intervention on spine-related behavior among pupils: a school-based randomised controlled trial (T-Bak study). BMC Public Health 2020; 20:805. [PMID: 32471404 PMCID: PMC7257148 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08566-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Children’s health and welfare have a special place in research and policy in many countries. One of the most important concerns is the increasing rate of backache in children due to many of behavioral risk factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on promoting back-related behavior as well as knowledge, skills, beliefs, and self-efficacy among fifth grade girls. Methods The theory-based back care (T-Bak) study was a school-based randomised controlled trial (RCT) that assessed the effectiveness of developing a back care training program based on the social cognitive theory (SCT). A total of 104 schoolchildren aged 11 ± 1.0 years were assigned to intervention (n = 52) and control (n = 52) groups. The intervention group received six sessions training on proper lifting and carrying techniques, having proper posture during daily activities, and correct backpack wearing techniques with a 1-week interval while the control group received nothing. Then, the two groups were assessed for knowledge, skills, self-efficacy, beliefs, and behavior at four points in time: baseline, immediate, three and six-months post-intervention. The changes of the outcomes investigated using univariate repeated measures analysis of variance. Partial eta squared measure (ηp2) was used to calculate effect sizes. Results A positive change was found for the intervention group back-related behavior from baseline to immediate post-intervention and follow-ups (F = 78.865, p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.22). Overall there were 36.4% improvement for knowledge (ηp2 = 0.21), 53.2% for the skills (ηp2 = 0.25), 19.5% for the self-efficacy (ηp2 = 0.11), and 25.6% for the beliefs (ηp2 = 0.14) scores from baseline to 6 months’ follow-up assessments among the intervention group (p < 0.001). The results also showed a significant interaction effect between group and time. Conclusion The T-Bak intervention was effective in improving back-related behavior in pupils. It is now available and could be evaluated further in back-care related studies. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials IRCT20180528039885N1, 30th Oct 2018, ‘Prospectively registered’. https://www.irct.ir/trial/31534
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- Zahra Akbari-Chehrehbargh
- Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institutes for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran. .,Faculty of Humanity Sciences, University of Science &Culture, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Minghelli B. Postural habits in adolescents: the influence of a school physiotherapy program on improving the knowledge of postures. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2020; 34:/j/ijamh.ahead-of-print/ijamh-2019-0138/ijamh-2019-0138.xml. [PMID: 32045350 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2019-0138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background School physiotherapy programs can promote an increase in health literacy promoting healthier postural habits. This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of this program in improving the theoretical-practical ergonomic knowledge about postures in adolescents and to verify the postural habits adopted. Methods The sample comprised 206 students, 109 (52.9%) being boys, aged 12-19 years old. The measurement instruments included a theoretical-practical test and a scale. The intervention program included one session lasting 90 min, using both theoretical and practical approaches. Results The mean values obtained on the theoretical-practical test before and after the 1-month period were 9.14 ± 2.51 and 13.05 ± 1.41, respectively (p ≤ 0.001). One hundred and ninety-nine (96.6%) students sat with the spine wrongly positioned, 197 (95.6%) students used mobile phones with a cervical flexion, and 165 (80.1%) lifted a heavy object from the floor incorrectly. Conclusions This data revealed that a school physiotherapy program improves ergonomic knowledge in adolescents.
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- Beatriz Minghelli
- Instituto Piaget, Escola Superior de Saúde Jean Piaget/Algarve, Enxerim, 8300-025 Silves, Portugal
- School of Health Jean Piaget Algarve, Piaget Institute, Silves, Portugal
- Research in Education and Community Intervention (RECI), Silves, Portugal
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Back Pain and Knowledge of Back Care Related to Physical Activity in 12 to 17 Year Old Adolescents from the Region of Murcia (Spain). SUSTAINABILITY 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/su11195249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Knowledge on back care is important to prevent back problems. The purpose of this study was to a) describe back pain and knowledge on back care related to physical activity in adolescents and b) determine the association between these two factors. This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 276 students (aged from 12 to 17 years old), from three Spanish public secondary schools, had to complete a survey about back pain and another one about their knowledge on back care related to physical activity. The results showed a mean score of 2.54 ± 1.85 (out of 10), and 90.58% of students failed the knowledge test. Those who suffered from back pain in the week before scored higher (2.91 ± 1.66) than non-sufferers (2.42 ± 1.90), with statistically significant differences (Z = −2.109; p = 0.035; r = 0.127), although with no academically relevant differences. Finally, despite the relationship between a higher mean score in the knowledge test and back pain within the previous week, it has been found that there was not a significant association because most of the students got very low scores in the knowledge test. It also shows an important lack of knowledge about physical activity for back care in adolescents.
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Noll M, Candotti CT, da Rosa BN, Vieira A, Loss JF. Back pain and its risk factors in Brazilian adolescents: a longitudinal study. Br J Pain 2019; 15:16-25. [PMID: 33633850 DOI: 10.1177/2049463719871751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Owing to the lack of longitudinal studies in Latin American countries, we aimed to evaluate back pain and its risk factors in a 3-year longitudinal study of Brazilian adolescents. We analysed data of 525 adolescents (aged 11-16 years) attending primary school (fifth to eighth grade) in Brazil. The students were administered the self-reported Back Pain and Body Posture Evaluation Instrument (BackPEI) questionnaire in 2011 and at a follow-up evaluation that was conducted 3 years later (2014). Back pain was the outcome variable; the exposure variables included exercise, behavioural, hereditary and postural factors. Generalized estimating equations were used to perform a Poisson regression model with robust variance to evaluate the risk factors for back pain. The prevalence of back pain at baseline was 56% (n = 294); this increased significantly at the 3-year follow-up evaluation to 65.9% (n = 346). The frequency of experiencing back pain also significantly increased after 3 years in both boys (p = 0.002) and girls (p = 0.001). The prevalence of back pain increased significantly in adolescents up to the age of 13 years, stabilized in those aged 14 years and older and was higher among girls. A family history of back pain (in the parents), watching television for lengthy periods and carrying a backpack asymmetrically were predictors for back pain.
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- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Sellschop IV, Myezwa H, Mudzi W, Musenge E. Ergonomic behaviour of learners in a digitally driven school environment: Modification using an ergonomic intervention programme. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2018; 74:348. [PMID: 30135912 PMCID: PMC6093115 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v74i1.348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Computer use is increasing amongst adolescents and so is the potential for related musculoskeletal pain and postural changes. The cumulative effect of this technology-induced, sedentary lifestyle leads to poor posture, pain, repetitive strain injury and dysfunctional movement patterns. Objectives The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of a computer-related ergonomic intervention for adolescents in a school environment on posture and ergonomic behaviour. Methods All Grade 8 learners at two randomly selected private schools in Johannesburg were invited to participate in the study (n = 127). A controlled trial compared an intervention group with a control group. The computer usage questionnaire and rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) were assessed at baseline, 3 and 6 months post-intervention. The intervention consisted of a participatory educational programme. An intention-to-treat analysis was undertaken. Alpha level was set at p = 0.05. Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and between-group analysis of variance, determined differences in the number of participants in the RULA action levels between groups after the intervention and the comparison of positions and type of computer. Results At 6 months post-intervention, there were no participants in action level (AL) 4 and the number of participants in AL 3 had reduced from 26.2% at baseline to 14.8% in the intervention group (p < 0.001). The control group RULA scores worsened over the period of 6 months. Although the learners were still not in an ’acceptable’ range of postural positions, there was a significant improvement between the pre-intervention and post-intervention stage (p < 0.001). Conclusion These findings demonstrate the effect of an ergonomic intervention and its sustainability over 6 months. Clinical implications The clinical contribution of this study to our healthcare system is that through the early identification and intervention of the poor ergonomics in a school environment, a positive impact on reducing poor postural behaviour amongst learners can be achieved.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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Mohammadi S, Mokhtarinia H, Nejatbakhsh R, Scuffham A. Ergonomics evaluation of school bags in Tehran female primary school children. Work 2017; 56:175-181. [PMID: 28128781 DOI: 10.3233/wor-162469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND More than 90% of the elementary school students in the world and most of the Iranian students use backpacks. Heavy school bags, failure to apply ergonomics standards in student's backpacks, and also mismatch between anthropometrics dimensions and schoolbag size are important issues for children's health. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to gather baseline information on the average weight carried by female primary students. It also aimed to evaluate ergonomics standards for student backpacks. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on 212 Iranian girl students aged 6- 11 years. Body weight and bag weight were measured with electronic scales and body mass index calculated with WHO software 2007. A questionnaire was constructed to gather information about the backpacks. Body dimensions were measured with VICON motion Analyze system (460). Ergonomics factors were recorded using a checklist. RESULTS 80.8% of the students used a backpack at a higher weight than recommended by the standards of 10% of body weight. The most common type of schoolbag used was double strap packs (92.5%). The majority of the students carried packs on their backs; however, most of them did not make any adjustments (79.8%). The results have shown a mismatch between the anthropometric measures and the student's backpack dimensions. CONCLUSIONS Parents, students and school staff should be informed about these critical issues as well as suitable controls should be implemented in buying and using the bags.
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- Somayeh Mohammadi
- Department of Ergonomics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Ergonomics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical sciences, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Monfort-Pañego M, Molina-García J, Miñana-Signes V, Bosch-Biviá AH, Gómez-López A, Munguía-Izquierdo D. Development and psychometric evaluation of a health questionnaire on back care knowledge in daily life physical activities for adolescent students. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2016; 25:2803-8. [PMID: 27250729 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4627-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2015] [Revised: 05/23/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The most relevant musculoskeletal problems are related with back health. Study instruments have been designed for adult patient population but not for school-aged children. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a questionnaire to assess adolescents' level of back care knowledge in daily life physical activities. METHODS Participants were 171 adolescents from secondary schools. The questionnaire was made up of 24 questions. A Delphi method was used for test validation. Cronbach's alpha, test-retest, Wilcoxon signed-rank and Bland-Altman graph were used to evaluate the instrument reliability. RESULTS Cronbach's alpha (α = 0.82) showed a strong internal consistency. Test-retest was excellent for total score (0.76) and moderate to excellent (0.54-0.76) for seven score conceptual categories with good results of standard error of the mean and minimal detectable change. No differences were found between test 1 and test 2 except for the standing posture scores. CONCLUSION The questionnaire showed acceptable psychometric values. Results showed that this questionnaire is a good instrument to assess adolescent's back care knowledge.
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- M Monfort-Pañego
- Department of Physical Education Teacher Training, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46022, Spain. .,Facultat de Magisteri, Universitat de, València, Avd. Tarongers 4, 46022, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Physical Education Teacher Training, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46022, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education Teacher Training, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46022, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education Teacher Training, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46022, Spain
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- Department Language and Literature Teaching, University of Valencia, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Section of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Sport and Computer Science, Faculty of Sport, Pablo de Olavide University, 41013, Seville, Spain
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Effect of education on non-specific neck and low back pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 22:31-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2015.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Miñana-Signes V, Monfort-Pañego M. Knowledge on health and back care education related to physical activity and exercise in adolescents. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2015; 25:755-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3953-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2015] [Revised: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Jordá Llona M, Pérez Bocanegra E, García-Mifsud M, Jimeno Bernad R, Ortiz Hernández R, Castells Ayuso P. Back school: A simple way to improve pain and postural behaviour. An Pediatr (Barc) 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anpede.2013.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Michaleff ZA, Kamper SJ, Maher CG, Evans R, Broderick C, Henschke N. Low back pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness of conservative interventions. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2014; 23:2046-58. [PMID: 25070788 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-014-3461-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Revised: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 07/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify and evaluate the effectiveness of conservative treatment approaches used in children and adolescents to manage and prevent low back pain (LBP). METHODS Five electronic databases and the reference lists of systematic reviews were searched for relevant studies. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were considered eligible for inclusion if they enrolled a sample of children or adolescents (<18 years old) and evaluated the effectiveness of any conservative intervention to treat or prevent LBP. Two authors independently screened search results, extracted data, assessed risk of bias using the PEDro scale, and rated the quality of evidence using the GRADE criteria. RESULTS Four RCTs on intervention and eleven RCTs on prevention of LBP were included. All included studies had a high risk of bias scoring ≤7 on the PEDro scale. For the treatment of LBP, a supervised exercise program compared to no treatment improved the average pain intensity over the past month by 2.9 points (95 % CI 1.6-4.1) measured by a 0-10 scale (2 studies; n = 125). For the prevention of LBP, there was moderate quality evidence to suggest back education and promotion programs are not effective in reducing LBP prevalence in children and adolescents. CONCLUSIONS While exercise interventions appear to be promising to treat LBP in children and adolescents, there is a dearth of research data relevant to paediatric populations. Future studies conducted in children and adolescents with LBP should incorporate what has been learnt from adult LBP research and be of rigorous methodological quality.
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- Zoe A Michaleff
- The George Institute for Global Health and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Kent Street, Sydney, 2000, Australia,
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Calvo-Muñoz I, Gómez-Conesa A, Sánchez-Meca J. Preventive physiotherapy interventions for back care in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2012; 13:152. [PMID: 22908965 PMCID: PMC3488493 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-13-152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 08/16/2012] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Preventive interventions improve healthy behaviours and they also increase knowledge regarding back care in children and adolescents, but studies exhibit great variability in their contents, duration and number of sessions, and in the assessment methods. The purpose of this study was to review the empirical evidence regarding preventive physiotherapy interventions for back care in children and adolescents, and to ascertain the most efficacious treatments, in what way and under which circumstances. METHODS Studies were located from computerized databases (Cochrane Library, Medline, PEDro, Web of Science and IME) and other sources. The search period extended to May 2012. To be included in the meta-analysis, studies had to use physical therapy methodologies of preventive treatment on children and adolescents, and to compare a treatment and a control group. Treatment, participant, methodological, and extrinsic characteristics of the studies were coded. Two researchers independently coded all of the studies. As effect size indices, standardized mean differences were calculated for measures of behaviours and knowledge, both in the posttest and in the follow-up. The random and mixed-effects models were used for the statistical analyses and sensitivity analyses were carried out in order to check the robustness of the meta-analytic results. RESULTS A total of 19 papers fulfilled the selection criteria, producing 23 independent studies. On average, the treatments reached a statistically significant effectiveness in the behaviours acquired, both in the posttest and in the follow-up (d+ = 1.33 and d+ = 1.80, respectively), as well as in measures of knowledge (posttest; d+ = 1.29; follow-up: d+ = 0.76). Depending on the outcome measure, the effect sizes were affected by different moderator variables, such as the type of treatment, the type of postural hygiene, the teaching method, or the use of paraprofessionals as cotherapists. CONCLUSIONS The interventions were successful in significantly increasing the behaviours and knowledge acquired both in the posttest and in the follow-up. The combined treatment of postural hygiene with physiotherapy exercise exhibited the best results. The small number of studies limits the generalizability of the results.
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