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

María Blanco-Morales, Vanesa Abuín-Porras, Carlos Romero-Morales, Mónica de la Cueva-Reguera, Blanca De-La-Cruz-Torres and Isabel Rodríguez-Costa
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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

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-12

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.

Keywords: adolescent; back pain; physiotherapy activities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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