• Med Pr · Jan 2005

    [Efficacy of therapeutic exercises in low back pain surveyed in a group of nurses].

    • Sylwia Rok, Marcin Wytrazek, and Bartosz Bilski.
    • Katedry Profilaktyki Zdrowotnej, Akademii Medycznej im. K. Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
    • Med Pr. 2005 Jan 1; 56 (3): 235-9.

    BackgroundThe aim of the survey was to analyze the efficacy of therapeutic exercises in a selected group of nurses and to show the interest of nurses in kinesitherapy as a method for preventing back pain complaints.Materials And MethodsA questionnaire survey covered a group of 102 active nurses, being at the same time part-time students of the Poznań Medical University.ResultsThe study revealed very frequent low back complaints among the nurses. The application of simple physical exercises proved to be effective, but not all the nurses followed the prescribed program of exercises. There was a positive correlation between the intensity and frequency of pains, duration of employment, and the range of responsibilities.ConclusionsAfter completing the prescribed program of exercises a significant alleviation of back pains was observed in the study group. The exercises were recognized as efficacious, uncomplicated, and providing relief. Although over a half of nurses under study did not practice exercises twice a day, as recommended, as many as 88% of nurses are going to continue the program of kinesitherapy in the future.

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