What is it about?
This ‘naturalistic’ study confirms that the pain in cervical and lumbar spine area represents a serious occupational problem in majority of school teachers. Moreover, a limited physical activity leads to more frequent back pain, especially in older teachers.
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Why is it important?
Increase in disability due to the low back pain (LBP) has a negative impact on individual functional status and employment, especially in female teachers. Therefore an emphasis on prevention and application of ergonomic principles in the workplace are crucial.
Perspectives
In the future, well-designed programs that promote healthy lifestyle for teachers (or similar professions), focused on regular physical exercises should be widely implemented.
Katarzyna Rygiel
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This page is a summary of: Back and neck pain among school teachers in Poland and its correlations with physical activity, Medycyna Pracy, October 2015, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine,
DOI: 10.13075/mp.5893.00121.
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