Epidemiologic study of low back pain in 1398 Swiss conscripts between 1985 and 1992

Rohrer, M; Santos-Eggimann, Brigitte; Paccaud, Fred; Haller-Maslov, E

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“…This figure is similar to the data reported in Saudi Arabia (51.6%) 17 . This prevalence rate confirms and is consistent with rates of LBP reported in other community‐ and primary health care‐based investigations in other countries, including: Denmark 17 (51%); Australia 10 (57%); the UK (Palmer 5 49%, and Walsh 7 57%); China 18 (54.4%); the US 21 (71%); Switzerland 22 (69%); and Canada 23 (67.7%). The inquiry about LBP in the present study was similar to that which had been used in earlier surveys 1,7 .…”

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Epidemiology of low back pain in the United Arab Emirates

Bener¹,

El-Rufaie

Siyam

et al. 2004

APLAR Journal of Rheumatology

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Aims: Low back pain (LBP), a common presenting problem in general practice in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has received increasing attention in recent decades. We seek to investigate the prevalence of LBP and associated risk factors among people living in the typically hot, humid desert environment of the UAE. Methods: A cross‐sectional questionnaire survey was conducted. The setting was the Primary Health Care (PHC) Clinics in Al‐Ain, UAE. The subjects were a multistage stratified sample of 1304 UAE nationals, 15–70 years of age, who attended PHC clinics for any reason. All subjects were invited to participate. The questionnaire used in the survey is a modified version of the Roland‐Morris scale for evaluating low back pain. The questionnaires were administered during face‐to‐face interviews conducted in Arabic by qualified nurses. Results: Of the total 1304 subject, 1103 (84.5%) living in both urban and rural areas agreed to participate and responded to the study; 586 (53.1%) were men and 517 (46.9%) women. The mean ages and SD of the subjects were 34.9 ± 13.4 years for the men and 33.5 ± 11.8 years for the women. The prevalence of LBP in the present study was 64.6% (95% CI = 60.7–68.5). The results revealed that there were statistically significant differences between men and women with respect to LBP and body mass index (BMI) (P < 0.001), marital status (P < 0.001), occupational status (P < 0.001), housing condition (P < 0.001), and smoking habits (P < 0.001). Back pain had a greater influence on the lifestyle habits of the women than men. Stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that only BMI (OR = 2.54, 95% CI = 2.30–281; P < 0.001), prolonged standing (OR = 6.22, 95% CI = 4.01–9.67; P < 0.0001), weakness in leg (OR = 2.11, 95% CI = 1.16–3.85; P = 0.0142), lifting heavy weights (OR = 6.34, 95% CI = 4.09–9.84; P = 0.019) regular exercise (OR = 12.47, 95% CI = 7.50–20.71; P < 0.001) and smoking habits (OR = 1.61, 95% CI = 1.08–2.38; P < 0.05) had a significant effect on the presence of LBP in these patients. Conclusions: The study showed that the prevalence of back‐related disability was higher among women than men in the UAE. Also, low socio‐economic status and adverse lifestyle habits may constitute risk factors and predictors of LBP.

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Epidemiology of low back pain in the United Arab Emirates

Bener¹,

El-Rufaie

Siyam

et al. 2004

APLAR Journal of Rheumatology

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“…The results of specific research into work related disability related to occupational low back pain in soldiers have tended to mirror and confirm civilian findings. Risk factors have been identified as female gender, age, infrequent aerobic exercise, longer length of service, higher levels of daily work worries, no support from others, higher levels of ergonomic exposure, stressful work and greater perceived effort at work (20)(21)(22). Lower levels of innovation, involvement and line management support were associated with symptom severity.…”

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Gender Differences In The Cause Of Low Back Pain In British Soldiers

Strowbridge

2005

J R Army Med Corps

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Female soldiers are significantly more likely to suffer low back pain as a result of physical military training, their occupation, or off-duty activities. Sporting activities do not cause low back pain in women to a greater extent than men By demonstrating the scale of the problem and by determining of the cause of injury, it should now be possible to propose methods of effective intervention to reduce injury, implement those interventions and audit effectiveness.

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“…As stated above it is the most common injury sustained during military training and at work. Studies from Finland, Denmark and Switzerland have studied the impact of low back pain on military service (22,23,24) and concluded that the main factors in the aetiology of this condition were lifting, carrying, standing for long periods, twisting and heavy work. Long term follow up (22,23) demonstrated that the frequency of attacks of low back pain increased during military service and was a major cause of time off work after leaving.…”

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Sports And Training Injuries In British Soldiers: The Colchester Garrison Sports Injury And Rehabilitation Centre

Strowbridge¹,

Burgess²

2002

J R Army Med Corps

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Objectives: To record and analyse the injuries and conditions requiring referral to the Colchester Garrison Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre over a three year period, with special reference to type and site of injury, aetiology, and outcome.Methods: An ongoing prospective study in which data on the diagnosis, cause of injury, and treatment of all patients referred to the Centre was coded and stored on a database. A total of seventeen variables were recorded.Subjects: All patients were trained, serving soldiers in the British Army referred via their General Practitioner to the Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre.Results: A total of 3921 referrals were made over the three-year period. The most common specific condition seen was low back pain (22.2%) followed by sprain of the ankle (15.1%). Lower limb conditions, both overuse and traumatic, accounted for over half (55.8%) of all referrals. Military training was the most common cause of all conditions (35.2%) followed by organised or personal sport (28.5%). In addition to medical treatment and physiotherapy, 30% of patients required formal rehabilitation.Conclusions: This is the first full review of the data collected by the Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre. It defines the injury patterns for trained soldiers rather than military recruits. Low back pain is identified as a major cause of morbidity in this population.The review serves as a benchmark in the planning of injury prevention strategies and the establishment of future rehabilitation services. IntroductionThe concept of primary care rehabilitation began in Colchester in 1996 with the aim of providing physiotherapy and simple gymnasium based rehabilitation to injured soldiers in order to accelerate return to full fitness and reduce the incidence of re-injury. Locally known as "Bodyshop", the Colchester Garrison Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre expanded in 1998 with the arrival of a general practitioner with a special interest in sports and training injuries medicine.The Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre now encompasses the seamless progression of the injured soldier from the general practitioner, through physiotherapy, to rehabilitation and return to full fitness and duty. Staffing currently comprises two special interest general practitioners, three chartered physiotherapists and a qualified remedial therapist. A consultant orthopaedic surgeon performs an outpatient clinic approximately twice per month. All clinics, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation occur on-site and are colocated with the medical centre. In addition to the clinical activities, the centre regularly communicates with unit physical training instructors regarding individual and unit training as well as providing feedback to the command structure on unit injury rates. Patients who fail to respond to treatment are either referred for orthopaedic or rheumatology opinion, or if the condition is considered permanent, downgraded.Much work has been published on the types of injury commonly suffered by military r...

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Epidemiologic study of low back pain in 1398 Swiss conscripts between 1985 and 1992

Cited by 28 publications

References 39 publications

Epidemiology of low back pain in the United Arab Emirates

Epidemiology of low back pain in the United Arab Emirates

Gender Differences In The Cause Of Low Back Pain In British Soldiers

Sports And Training Injuries In British Soldiers: The Colchester Garrison Sports Injury And Rehabilitation Centre

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