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Back pain in school children. A study among 1178 pupils

Year: 1994

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of back pain in school children and the role of several contributing factors; 1178 school children of both sexes answered a previously validated questionnaire. The cumulative prevalence of back pain was 51.2%. Lumbar and leg pain, and thoracic pain were more common. After multivariate analysis, five qualitative variables were correlated with back pain with a statistical, significant positive correlation with age, previous back injury, volley-ball, female sex and time spent watching television.

Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

DOI: 10.2340/1650197794143146

Authors: B Troussier, P Davoine, R De Gaudemaris, J Fauconnier, X Phelip

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble

Language: English

Topic: Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,887