Prevalence of low back pain in physical education professionals and its influence on daily and professional habits

  • Cassiano Amaro da Silva Grupo de Pesquisa Aplicada ao Desempenho e Saúde, Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Centro Universitário-CESMAC, Alagoas, Brasil.
  • Matheus Aquino Guilherme Grupo de Pesquisa Aplicada ao Desempenho e Saúde, Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Centro Universitário-CESMAC, Alagoas, Brasil.
  • Carlos Rafaell Correia-Oliveira Grupo de Pesquisa Aplicada ao Desempenho e Saúde, Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Centro Universitário-CESMAC, Alagoas, Brasil.
Keywords: Epidemiology, Low Back Pain, Physical Education

Abstract

Low back pain is a clinical state of moderate or intense pain in the lower part of the spine. In addition, among the various professions affected by this pain, the professional in physical education may also present cases of low back pain during his professional performance. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of low back pain in physical education professionals working in gyms and its possible relationship with daily and professional habits. In the present study, the sample consisted of 54 physical education professionals working at gyms in Maceio city (32.07 ±4.72 years). During the data collection, the professionals first answered a questionnaire to identify back pain and later, If low back pain was identified, participants answered two more questionnaires about the influence of low back pain on daily and professional habits. From this, 46.3% reported feeling pain in the back region and 53.7% did not feel pain. From the professionals claiming any back pain, 96% reported that this pain is located in the lower back and only in 4% in other regions. 58.33% of the professionals reported greater pain in the 'Standing' position. Furthermore, 33.33% of professionals reported that this algia has influence on their professional habits, while 66.67% did not report such influence. In conclusion, a high prevalence of low back pain was demonstrated in physical education professionals working in gyms.

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Published
2021-10-22
How to Cite
Silva, C. A. da, Guilherme, M. A., & Correia-Oliveira, C. R. (2021). Prevalence of low back pain in physical education professionals and its influence on daily and professional habits. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 14(94), 944-952. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/2293
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Vol. 14 No. 94 (2020)
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Scientific Articles - Original

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