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Implementation of a Classroom Program of Physiotherapy among Spanish Adolescents with Back Pain: A Collaborative Study

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  • María Blanco-Morales

    (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain)

  • Vanesa Abuín-Porras

    (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain)

  • Carlos Romero-Morales

    (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain)

  • Mónica de la Cueva-Reguera

    (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain)

  • Blanca De-La-Cruz-Torres

    (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • Isabel Rodríguez-Costa

    (School of Nursing and Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Alcalá de Henares University, 28805 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of back pain in adolescents is steadily increasing, with negative repercussions on students’ social and academic life. This study sought to improve the ergonomics and musculoskeletal health of adolescents in secondary school by implementing physiotherapy actions within the educational context. Methods: A qualitative collaborative action research approach was used, comprising 49 students, 9 teachers, 11 family members, and 9 physiotherapists. Workshops on ergonomics, stretching, and massage were held. Visual materials were developed to support the assimilation of the information given at the workshops. Data collection included field notes, reflexive diaries, in-depth interviews, and discussion groups. The data were analyzed using the Atlas.ti 6.0 program (Scientific Software Development GmbH, Berlin, Germany). Results: The presence of a physiotherapist in the school context facilitates the acquisition of healthy postural habits. All the adolescents perceived a decrease in back pain after undergoing the program. Conclusions: physiotherapy activities offer students new tools to decrease their back pain and improve their health.

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  • María Blanco-Morales & Vanesa Abuín-Porras & Carlos Romero-Morales & Mónica de la Cueva-Reguera & Blanca De-La-Cruz-Torres & Isabel Rodríguez-Costa, 2020. "Implementation of a Classroom Program of Physiotherapy among Spanish Adolescents with Back Pain: A Collaborative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-12, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:13:p:4806-:d:380145
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    1. Melinda Jaromi & Andrea Nemeth & Janos Kranicz & Tamas Laczko & Jozsef Betlehem, 2012. "Treatment and ergonomics training of work‐related lower back pain and body posture problems for nurses," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 21(11‐12), pages 1776-1784, June.
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    1. Noelia González-Gálvez & Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal & Abraham López-Vivancos & Mario Albaladejo-Saura & Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo, 2020. "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," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(19), pages 1-16, October.

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