Fatores associados a dor lombar em acadêmicos de fisioterapia

Abstract

Lower back pain, also known as lumbago, is considered a public health issue due to its impact on social, professional, economic, and cultural aspects. Lower back pain is defined as the presence of pain in the lower region of the lumbar vertebrae, between the lower part of the back and the gluteal fold, with the potential to radiate to the lower limbs. Objective: to identify factors associated with the development of lower back pain in physiotherapy students. Methodology: 46 physiotherapy students were assessed through the administration of a questionnaire covering sociodemographic data, the Oswestry questionnaire (OWS) to evaluate the disability index, and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) to assess the presence of lower back pain. Results: out of the 46 students evaluated, 71.1% were female, with an age range of 22-24 years (mean ± standard deviation; 22.84 ± 1.94), indicating a 60.9% prevalence of lower back pain in the last 12 months. Statistical analysis revealed an association between age and lower back pain in the last 12 months (p=0.05). Conclusion: Lower back pain is prevalent among physiotherapy students, primarily linked to age as a younger and more active population, thereby promoting the onset or exacerbation of lumbago. Therefore, preventive measures and self-care during the graduation phase are necessary.