PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROUPS / RESEARCH PAPER
THE EFFECT OF BACK SCHOOL INTERVENTION ON CHINESE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN
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Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Hungary
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Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Hungary
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Department of Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Hungary
Submission date: 2023-07-17
Final revision date: 2023-10-03
Acceptance date: 2023-10-04
Publication date: 2023-10-10
Health Prob Civil. 2023;17(4):368-387
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The Back School program has been recommended in many countries around the world for patients with low back pain (LBP) to help improve self-efficacy to enhance their prognosis. However, few studies have reported on the application of the Back School in East Asia, including China. This study aimed to explore the Back School’s effect on Chinese adults with chronic LBP based on four areas: posture, knowledge of LBP, physical activity and body performance.
Material and methods:
There were 10 participants in the intervention group and 11 in the control group. Baseline data was collected prior to the intervention, including upper body physical examination, core and lower limb muscle examination, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, LBP Knowledge Questionnaire and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Physical indicators and questionnaires were retaken after the 8-week Back School intervention. The differences between the two groups were compared before and after the intervention.
Results:
There was a statistically significant increase in McGill trunk flexion test results and knowledge of LBP (especially basic knowledge and treatment sections) in the intervention group.
Conclusions:
The Back School-based intervention model has a positive impact on muscle performance in the core area and knowledge acquisition of LBP in Chinese patients with chronic LBP.
The Back School program has been recommended in many countries around the world for patients with low back pain (LBP) to help improve self-efficacy to enhance their prognosis. However, few studies have reported on the application of the Back School in East Asia, including China. This study aimed to explore the Back School’s effect on Chinese adults with chronic LBP based on four areas: posture, knowledge of LBP, physical activity and body performance.
Material and methods:
There were 10 participants in the intervention group and 11 in the control group. Baseline data was collected prior to the intervention, including upper body physical examination, core and lower limb muscle examination, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, LBP Knowledge Questionnaire and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Physical indicators and questionnaires were retaken after the 8-week Back School intervention. The differences between the two groups were compared before and after the intervention.
Results:
There was a statistically significant increase in McGill trunk flexion test results and knowledge of LBP (especially basic knowledge and treatment sections) in the intervention group.
Conclusions:
The Back School-based intervention model has a positive impact on muscle performance in the core area and knowledge acquisition of LBP in Chinese patients with chronic LBP.
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