Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Basketball Players: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Musculoskeletal disorders characteristically induce pain and limitations in mobility, ability, and overall functioning. In athletes, including basketball players, disorders such as back pain, postural changes, and spinal injuries are common. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the prevalence of back pain and musculoskeletal disorders in basketball players and ascertain the associated factors. Methods: The Embase, PubMed, and Scopus databases were searched for studies published in English without a time limit. Using STATA, meta-analyses were performed to estimate the prevalence of pain and musculoskeletal disorders of the back and spine. Results: Of the 4135 articles identified, 33 studies were included in this review, with 27 studies included in the meta-analysis. Of these, 21 were used for the meta-analysis of back pain, 6 articles were used for the meta-analysis of spinal injury, and 2 studies were used for the meta-analysis of postural changes. The overall prevalence of back pain was 43% [95% CI, -1% to 88%]; of these, the prevalence of neck pain was 36% [95% CI, 22-50%], the prevalence of back pain was 16% [95% CI, 4-28%], the prevalence of low back pain was 26% [95% CI, 16-37%], the prevalence of thoracic spine pain was 6% [95% CI, 3-9%]. The combined prevalence of spinal injury and spondylolysis was 10% [95% CI, 4-15%], with a prevalence of spondylolysis of 14% [95% CI, 0.1-27%]. The combined prevalence of hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis was 30% [95% CI, 9-51%]. In conclusion, we found a high prevalence of neck pain, followed by low back pain and back pain, in basketball players. Thus, prevention programs are important to improve health and sports performance.

Thoracic Spine Pain in High School Adolescents: A One-Year Longitudinal Study.

Thoracic spine pain (TSP) is a common condition in the general adult population, with a similar prevalence in children and adolescents. An in-depth understanding of risk factors can assist in the identification of potential targets for effective prevention strategies. This study aimed to determine the incidence of TSP and ongoing TSP and identify its predictors in high school students. This longitudinal study was conducted in 2017 (baseline-T1), and follow-up surveys were completed in 2018 (T2). The variable "thoracic spine pain" was observed using the Nordic questionnaire, and associated variables were observed through the Baecke questionnaire and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Statistical association methods were used for bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Among the participants, the one-year prevalence (ongoing TSP) was 38.4%, and the one-year incidence (new TSP) was 10.1%. Significant risk factors for ongoing TSP were adolescent females (RR = 2.14), in the age group of 15 to 18 years (RR = 1.41), clinical mental health problems (RR = 3.07), borderline mental health problems (RR = 2.02), mental health problems, sitting while using a tablet (RR = 1.93), distance of the eye from cell phone screen of or more than 20 cm (RR = 1.69), distance of the eye from the PC screen of or more than 30 cm (RR = 1.53), cell phone mobile use duration of or more than 3 h (RR = 1.60), tablet use time of or more than 3 h (RR = 2.08), and semi-lying prone position while using the cell phone (RR= 1.47), and these were also significant predictors of TSP episodes. Significant risk factors for new TSP were adolescent female sex (RR = 1.88), level, clinical mental health problems (RR = 4.26), borderline mental health problems (RR = 2.07), semi-lying prone position while using cell phone (RR = 1.71) or tablet (RR = 2.31), and mobile phone use duration equal to or greater than 3 h (RR = 1.72). We conclude that there is a high prevalence of TSP in high school students, which is associated with the female sex, mental health problems, and use of electronic devices for an inappropriate duration in an improper position.

Multisite musculoskeletal pain in the general population: a cross-sectional survey

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies focusing on multisite musculoskeletal pain have revealed that the prevalence of multisite pain is high in general populations. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the prevalence of multisite musculoskeletal pain in the last 12 months and in the last seven days, in a population-based sample and investigate its association with demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, reported morbidity and ergonomic variables. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional population-based survey in Bauru, São Paulo (Brazil). METHODS: 600 individuals were interviewed. The following data were collected: participants' characteristics, through a precoded questionnaire; physical activity level, through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; and musculoskeletal symptoms, through the Nordic questionnaire. Descriptive, bivariate and Poisson regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: The prevalence of multisite musculoskeletal pain was 46.5% (confidence interval, CI 42.5 to 50.5) in the last 12 months and 26.1% (CI 22.8 to 29.8) in the last seven days. The variables associated with multisite pain in the last 12 months were female sex, presence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus or depression, watching TV more than three times a week and working in a seated position. Formerly smoking was a protection factor. The variables associated with multisite pain in the last seven days were female sex, age group 60 years and over, low income, presence of comorbidities of hypertension, diabetes mellitus or depression and working in a seated position. CONCLUSION: There was high prevalence of multisite musculoskeletal pain, which was associated with demographic, socioeconomic, work-related, electronic device-related and reported morbidity variables.

Multisite musculoskeletal pain in the general population: a cross-sectional survey.

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies focusing on multisite musculoskeletal pain have revealed that the prevalence of multisite pain is high in general populations. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the prevalence of multisite musculoskeletal pain in the last 12 months and in the last seven days, in a population-based sample and investigate its association with demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, reported morbidity and ergonomic variables. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional population-based survey in Bauru, São Paulo (Brazil). METHODS: 600 individuals were interviewed. The following data were collected: participants' characteristics, through a precoded questionnaire; physical activity level, through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; and musculoskeletal symptoms, through the Nordic questionnaire. Descriptive, bivariate and Poisson regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: The prevalence of multisite musculoskeletal pain was 46.5% (confidence interval, CI 42.5 to 50.5) in the last 12 months and 26.1% (CI 22.8 to 29.8) in the last seven days. The variables associated with multisite pain in the last 12 months were female sex, presence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus or depression, watching TV more than three times a week and working in a seated position. Formerly smoking was a protection factor. The variables associated with multisite pain in the last seven days were female sex, age group 60 years and over, low income, presence of comorbidities of hypertension, diabetes mellitus or depression and working in a seated position. CONCLUSION: There was high prevalence of multisite musculoskeletal pain, which was associated with demographic, socioeconomic, work-related, electronic device-related and reported morbidity variables.

Thoracic Spine Pain and Factors Associated in High School Students.

BACKGROUND: Thoracic spine pain (TSP) is relatively common in children and adolescents. AIMS: To determine the prevalence of TSP in adolescents and analyze its association with sociodemographic characteristics, use of electronic devices, physical activity, and mental health. DESIGN: Cross-sectional epidemiological study. SETTING: A high school in Bauru City, São Paulo, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS/SUBJECTS: In total, 1,628 students aged 14-18 years. METHODS: Participants were selected by cluster sampling in two stages, and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. Data regarding the following were collected: (1) sociodemographic aspects; (2) use of electronic devices; (3) regular physical activity level; (4) mental health; and (5) TSP. RESULTS: The prevalence of TSP was 51.5% (95% confidence interval, 49.1-53.9) and the variables associated with TSP were female participant sex (prevalence ratio [PR] = 1.96; 1.61-2.38), use of computers for >3 hours per day (PR = 1.29; 1.01-1.66), use of computers >3 times per week (PR = 1.35; 1.03-1.75), use of cell phones in a semi-lying position (PR = 1.37; 1.11-1.69), use of cell phones for >3 hours per day (PR = 1.44; 1.12-1.85), use of tablets in the sitting position (PR = 1.47; 1.07-2.01), and presence of mental health problems (PR = 2.10; 1.63-2.70). Physical activity was a protective factor (PR = 0.84; 0.73-0.96). CONCLUSIONS: There is a high prevalence of TSP in adolescents, with a marked association with female participant sex, use of electronic devices, and presence of mental health problems Physical activity is a protective factor. Understanding the relationship between risk factors and adolescent spinal pain may be important in both the prevention and treatment of spinal pain in this age group.

Low back pain in adolescents and association with sociodemographic factors, electronic devices, physical activity and mental health / Lombalgia em adolescentes e associação com fatores sociodemográficos, dispositivoseletrônicos, atividade física e saúde mental

Abstract Objectives: To determine the prevalence of low back pain and to analyze the association with the individual, sociodemographic variables, electronic devices, habitual practice of physical activity, and mental health problems. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 1,628 students in public schools in the city of Bauru, SP, Brazil. The following data were collected: 1. demographic and socioeconomic aspects; 2. Use of electronic devices; 3. habitual physical activity level (Baecke); 3. mental health (SDQ). 4. low back pain (Nordic Questionnaire). Descriptive analyzes and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used. Results: The overall prevalence of low back pain was 46.7% (95% CI: 44.27 to 49.11); men showed a prevalence of 42.0% (95% CI: 36.63 to 43.41) and women 58.0% (95% CI: 49.73 to 56.51), a statistically significant difference. The variables associated with pain in the low back region were: female gender (PR = 1.70), daily TV use for more than 3 hours (PR = 1.17), use of laptop computer (PR = 1.40), use of the cell phone in the supine position (PR = 1.23), use of the cell phone in semi-supine position (PR = 1.49), daily cell phone use for more than 3 hours (PR = 1.36), use of tablet (PR = 1.67), daily tablet use for more than above 3 hours (PR = 1.46), and clinically important mental health problems (PR = 2.62). Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of low back pain in high school students and striking association with female sex, electronic devices, and mental health problems.

Resumo Objetivos: Determinar a prevalência de lombalgia e analisar a associação com variáveis individuais e sociodemográficas, dispositivos eletrônicos, prática habitual de atividade física e problemas de saúde mental. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 1.628 alunos matriculados em escolas públicas na cidade de Bauru/SP. Para a coleta de dados: 1. aspectos demográficos e socioeconômicos; 2. dispositivos eletrônicos; 3. nível habitual de atividade física (Baecke); 3. saúde mental (SDQ); 4. Lombalgia (Questionário Nórdico). Foram usadas análises descritivas e de regressão logística bivariada e multivariada. Resultados: A prevalência geral de lombalgia foi 46,7% (IC de 95%: 44,27 a 49,11), os homens mostraram uma prevalência de 42,0% (IC de 95%: 36,63 a 43,41) e as mulheres mostraram uma prevalência de 58,0% (IC de 95%: 49,73 a 56,51), com diferença significativa. As variáveis associadas a dor na região lombar inferior foram: sexo feminino (RP = 1,70), tempo de uso de TV acima de 3 horas por dia (RP = 1,17), uso de notebook (RP = 1,40), uso de celular na posição supina (RP = 1,23), uso de celular na posição semissupina (RP = 1,49), tempo de uso de celular acima de 3 horas por dia (RP = 1,36), uso de tablet (RP = 1,67), tempo de uso de tablet acima de 3 horas por dia (RP = 1,46) e problemas de saúde mental clinicamente importantes (RP = 2,62). Conclusão: Há alta prevalência de lombalgia em alunos do ensino médio e forte associação ao sexo feminino, dispositivos eletrônicos e problemas de saúde mental.

Neck pain in adults: impact on quality of life / Dor cervical em adultos: impacto na qualidade de vida

To evaluate the impact of neck pain on quality of life in a population sample of adults aged 20 years or older. Randomized cross-sectional study based on a population survey. A total of 600 individuals were interviewed and the following data were collected: 1. Characteristics of participants (pre-coded questionnaire); 2. Quality of life (SF-36); 3.Musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic questionnaire); 4. Level of physical activity (IPAC). 20.3% of the individuals (CI 17.3 to 23.7) had reported neck pain at least once in the 12 months preceding the interview. From these, 18.0% (CI 14.0 to 22.7) were men and 22.7% (CI 18.2 to 27.7) were women; subjects with neck pain had significantly worse (lower) scores on all SF-36 subscales than did subjects without pain; females had lower scores as compared to males. Neck pain has a high prevalence in the city of Bauru and the neck pain had a significant association to quality of life.

Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto da dor cervical na qualidade de vida em uma amostra populacional de adultos com 20 anos ou mais. Método: Estudo transversal randomizado, com base em pesquisa populacional. Foram entrevistados 600 indivíduos e os seguintes dados foram coletados: 1. Características dos participantes (questionário pré-codificado); 2. Qualidade de vida (SF-36); 3. Sintomas musculoesqueléticos (questionário nórdico); 4. Nível de atividade física (IPAC). Resultados: 20,3% dos indivíduos (IC 17,3 a 23,7) relataram dor cervical pelo menos uma vez nos 12 meses anteriores à entrevista, sendo que destes, 18,0% (IC 14,0 a 22,7) eram homens e 22,7% (IC 18,2 a 27,7) eram mulheres. Os indivíduos com dor cervical tiveram pontuações significativamente piores (mais baixas) em todas as subescalas do SF-36 do que indivíduos sem dor e as mulheres tiveram pontuações mais baixas em comparação aos homens. Conclusão: A dor cervical teve alta prevalência no município de Bauru e associação significativa com a qualidade de vida.

The influence of the Pilates method on quality of life and bone remodelling in older women: a controlled study.

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the Pilates method on quality of life and bone remodeling markers in a group of older women. METHODS: A longitudinal prospective study with intervention was performed on 40 women aged over 60 years; they were divided into two groups: one submitted to a 50-min Pilates exercise session once a week for 20 weeks (Pilates), and the other was not (Control). Both groups were compared for quality of life using the Medical Outcomes Study 36, and for bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP) and Type 1 collagen C-telopeptide (CTx) bone remodeling markers. RESULTS: The Pilates group presented improvement in the quality of life evaluation scores: physical functioning (67.50 ± 18.88 × 86.25 ± 9.58; p = 0.0232), and physical component summary (65.00 ± 14.39 × 79.70 ± 3.83; p = 0.0220). The Pilates group also presented higher scores than that of Controls after the exercise program: physical functioning (86.25 ± 9.58 × 55.50 ± 20.83, p = 0.0003), physical role (100.00 ± 0.00 × 41.25 ± 46.79, p = 0.0009), emotional role (100.00 ± 0.00 × 48.33 ± 50.12, p = 0.0046), vitality (82.50 ± 14.28 × 60.25 ± 21.43, p = 0.011), physical component summary (79.70 ± 3.83 × 54.90 ± 15.05, p < 0.0001), and emotional component summary (74.10 ± 8.37 × 54.18 ± 22.55, p = 0.0111). No changes were noted in bone remodeling markers [CTx (0.39 ± 0.26 × 0.38 ± 0.22 ng/mL) and BSAP (10.73 ± 2.40 × 11.01 ± 3.56 µg/L)] and did not differ from the Control group both before (CTx: 0.39 ± 0.26 × 0.37 ± 0.17 ng/mL; BSAP: 10.73 ± 2.40 × 10.58 ± 3.49 µg/L; p > 0.05) and after exercise (CTx: 0.38 ± 0.22 × 0.38 ± 0.22 ng/mL; BSAP: 11.01 ± 3.56 × 9.85 ± 3.12 µg/L; p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The group of women submitted to Pilates presented improved quality of life but without changes in bone remodeling.

Low back pain in adolescents and association with sociodemographic factors, electronic devices, physical activity and mental health.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of low back pain and to analyze the association with the individual, sociodemographic variables, electronic devices, habitual practice of physical activity, and mental health problems. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 1,628 students in public schools in the city of Bauru, SP, Brazil. The following data were collected: 1. demographic and socioeconomic aspects; 2. Use of electronic devices; 3. habitual physical activity level (Baecke); 3. mental health (SDQ). 4. low back pain (Nordic Questionnaire). Descriptive analyzes and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of low back pain was 46.7% (95% CI: 44.27 to 49.11); men showed a prevalence of 42.0% (95% CI: 36.63 to 43.41) and women 58.0% (95% CI: 49.73 to 56.51), a statistically significant difference. The variables associated with pain in the low back region were: female gender (PR=1.70), daily TV use for more than 3hours (PR=1.17), use of laptop computer (PR=1.40), use of the cell phone in the supine position (PR=1.23), use of the cell phone in semi-supine position (PR=1.49), daily cell phone use for more than 3hours (PR=1.36), use of tablet (PR=1.67), daily tablet use for more than above 3hours (PR=1.46), and clinically important mental health problems (PR=2.62). CONCLUSION: There is a high prevalence of low back pain in high school students and striking association with female sex, electronic devices, and mental health problems.

Sociodemographic factors, level of physical activity and health-related quality of life in adults from the north-east of São Paulo, Brazil: a cross-sectional population study.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the association among sociodemographic variables, physical activity level and health-related quality of life in adults aged 20 years and over. METHODS: Population-based study, with household sample by clusters. The dependent variables were the PCS and MCS scores of the instrument 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), the independent variables were gathered in sociodemographic characteristics and the level of physical activity. Absolute and relative frequency distributions were used for categorical variables and bivariate analysis, using Student's t-test and ANOVA and multivariate using non-conditional logistic regression. RESULTS: Of the 600 interviewees, the mean PCS score for men was 80.2 and for women 74.6, while for MCS, 83.8 (±16.9) and 76.5 (±23.3), for men and women, respectively. Women tend to report lower scores than men in all domains: men (OR=4.83) and women (OR=4.80) were older (OR=4.34) (OR=3.57) and sedentary women (OR=1.90) were associated with lower PCS scores, while older men (OR=3.96) and widowed and separated' (OR=3.03) had lower MSC scores. CONCLUSION: HRQoL was associated with advancing age and schooling, in both sexes, sedentary women and widowed and separated men.

The effects of a global postural exercise program on temporomandibular disorder

Abstract - Changes in the suboccipital muscles and the hamstrings may interfere with head posture and the biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint, both of which contribute to the severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of a global postural exercise program (GPEP) on pain intensity and mouth-opening range of motion (ROM) in women with TMD. The participants were comprised of 30 women with TMD who were divided into two groups: an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). A pressure algometer was used for pain assessment and a paquimeter was used to measure ROM. The duration of the GPEP was six weeks. In the EG, there was a reduction in pain intensity and an increase in mouth-opening ROM compared to the CG. Therefore, we concluded that the GPEP was effective in relieving pain in all of the evaluated muscles and regions, and in increasing mouth-opening ROM in women with TMD.

LOW BACK PAIN IN SCHOOLCHILDREN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN A WESTERN CITY OF SÃO PAULO STATE, BRAZIL.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of low back pain in children and its relationship with gender, age, exercise practice and sedentary activities (time on TV and on computer and/or video game). METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study with a sample of 1,461 students, being 754 males and 707 females enrolled in the 5(th) to 8(th) grades of all five local elementary schools of urban Ourinhos, SP, Brasil, aged 10-14 years old, from whom sociodemographic data, time spent on sedentary activities such as TV and computer and/or video game were collected. We conducted a descriptive, bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regression. RESULTS: The results showed that the prevalence of low back pain in the sample was 18.5%, being 15.5% in boys and 21.6% in girls. Low back pain was associated to the female gender, age range between 12-14 years and the habit of watching TV more than three times a week and over 3 hours per day. CONCLUSION: The students analyzed showed high prevalence of low back pain related to gender, age and habit of watching TV. Appropriate interventions should be implemented to reduce the occurrences of back pain in schoolchildren. Level of Evidence III, Cross Sectioning.

Nível de informação e qualidade de vida em mulheres após o câncer de mama / Level information and quality of life in women after breast cancer

O câncer de mama é considerado um problema de saúde pública, sendo a principal causa de morbidade e mortalidade na mulher, influenciando diretamente a qualidade de vida (QV). O conhecimento sobre os fatores de risco pode facilitar a detecção precoce e contribuir no rastreamento. Objetivo: investigar o nível de informação sobre o câncer de mama e a QV de mulheres submetidas à cirurgia. Metodologia: estudo descritivo-exploratório, realizado na Clínica de Fisioterapia da Universidade do Sagrado Coração (USC), com 26 mulheres submetidas à cirurgia de câncer de mama, que responderam dois questionários referentes às informações sobre o câncer de mama e qualidade de vida. Resultados: as mulheres apresentaram média de idade (62,2± 12,1 anos), menarca (13,8 ± 1,7 anos), menopausa (42,7 ± 16,5 anos) e paridade (2 ± 1,1 partos). A maioria das mulheres (65,4 por cento) apresentou cirurgia com lateralidade esquerda, 80,8 por cento possuíam patologias associadas, sendo predominante a dislipidemia (65,3 por cento). O nível de informação permaneceu satisfatório quanto à periodicidade da mamografia e 92,3 por cento tinham consciência do motivo da indicação. Observou-se nível de informação regular para os fatores de risco, sendo que 50 por cento não tinha conhecimento. Para os fatores de proteção, 69,2 por cento referiram não ter este conhecimento, caracterizando-se como nível de informação regular. A QV destas mulheres, de modo geral, sofreu impacto negativo em relação à limitação física, sintomatologia, aspectos emocionais e físicos, e sexualidade. Conclusão: torna-se evidente a importância de se fazer educação em saúde, tornando eficaz a detecção precoce e melhorando a QV das mulheres com câncer de mama...

Breast cancer is considered a public health problem, being the main cause of morbidity and mortality in women, directly influencing the quality of life (QOL). Knowledge about risk factors can improve early detection and help in screening. Objective: this study aims to investigate the level of information about breast cancer and QOL of women undergoing surgery. Methodology: an exploratory descriptive study in Physical Therapy Clinic at Universidade do Sagrado Coração (USC), with 26 women undergoing surgery for breast cancer, who responded two questionnaires related to information about breast cancer and quality of life. Results: women had a mean age (62.2 ± 12.1 years), menarche (13.8 ± 1.7 years), menopause (42.7 ± 16.5 years) and parity (2 ± 1.1 births). Most women (65.4 percent) had surgery with left laterality, 80.8 percent had associated pathologies, being dyslipidemia more prevalent (65.3 percent). The information level remained satisfactory regarding the frequency of mammography and 92.3 percent were aware of the reason for the nomination. It was observed regular level of information to the risk factors, and 50 percent had no knowledge. For protective factors, 69.2 percent reported not have this knowledge, characterized as regular level of information. The QOL of these women, in general, suffered negative impact on the physical limitation, symptoms, emotional aspects, physical appearance, and sexuality. Conclusion: it is evident the importance of making health education, making effective early detection and improving the QOL of women with breast câncer...

Functional capacity and its associated factors in the elderly with low back pain.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the level of functional capacity in subjects aged 60 years and older, who have lower back pain, and its association with demographic, socioeconomic, work-related, lifestyle-related and disease mentioned variables. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 246 elderly registered at the Family Health Strategy of Vila São Paulo, Bauru,SP, Brazil, who reported lower back pain and were sampled by a two-stage cluster technique. The subjects were interviewed at home by using a multidimensional instrument (demographic; socioeconomic aspects; life style; work characterization; disease mentioned), and also the IPAQ, the Nordic and the Roland Morris questionnaires. A bivariate and multivariate descriptive logistic regression analysis was carried out. RESULTS: The prevalence of lower back pain in men was of 25.1% and in women it was of 35.1%. The mean score in the functional capacity assessment was 10.46 ± 5.62. A fraction of 67.5% of the elderly demonstrated an inappropriate functional capacity. The age group from 70 to 80 years old, the subjects reporting three or more diseases and the sedentary group presented an independent association with inappropriate functional capacity. CONCLUSION: The older, sedentary subjects and who reported more than three diseases presented low functional capacity. Level of Evidence III, Cross Sectioning.

Neck/shoulders pain and its relation to the use of tv/computer/videogame and physical activity in school students from Bauru / Dor na região cervical/ombros e sua relação com a utilização de tv/computador/videogame e atividade física em escolares bauruenses

Objective The objective was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in the neck/shoulders of school children and its relationship with the level of physical activity and sedentary activities (time spent on TV and computer and/or video game). Materials and methods We conducted a cross-sectional study with a sample of 524 5th to 8th grade students (278 boys and 246 girls), enrolled in all five urban elementary schools in the municipality of Bauru (SP), aged between 10 and 14 years old. Sociodemographic data, sedentary activities – time spent on TV and computer and/or videogame - and level of physical activity - was collected through a Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C). Results The results showed that the prevalence of localized pain in the neck/shoulders was of 30.1% for boys and girls. It was also found that there is a predominance of onset of pain reported in neck/shoulders in boys related to the frequency and amount of hours a day watching TV and hours on the computer, whereas in girls the association was with frequency and amount of hours they watch TV daily. Conclusions It can be concluded that the pain in the neck/shoulders are common in children and that understanding the relationship between variables enables valuable elements of measures aimed at maintaining, improving and promoting the welfare of students. .

Objetivo O objetivo foi verificar a prevalência de dor musculoesquelética na região cervical/ombros em escolares e sua relação com o nível de atividade física e atividades sedentárias (tempo na TV e computador e/ou videogame). Materiais e métodos Realizou-se um estudo transversal com uma amostra de 524 escolares (278 meninos e 246 meninas) matriculados nas 5ª a 8ª séries de todas as cinco escolas municipais de ensino fundamental urbanas do município de Bauru (SP), na faixa etária entre 10 e 14 anos, de quem foram coletados dados sociodemograficos, atividades sedentárias – tempo na TV e computador e/ou videogame – e nível de atividade física, por meio do questionário de atividade física para crianças (PAQ-C). Resultados Os resultados mostraram que as prevalências de dor localizada na região cervical/ombros foi de 30,1% para meninos e meninas. Verificou-se também que há predomínio da manifestação dos sintomas referido na cervical/ombros, nos meninos, em relação à frequência e quantidade de horas que assistem TV ao dia e horas no computador; enquanto que nas meninas a associação foi com a frequência e quantidade de horas que assistem TV ao dia. Conclusões Pode-se concluir que a dor cervical/ombros é comum em escolares e que a compreensão das relações entre as variáveis possibilita elementos valiosos de medidas visando à manutenção, melhora e promoção do bem-estar dos estudantes. .

Qualidade de vida de idosos residentes na Vila Vicentina de Bauru/SP / Quality of life of elderly residents in Vila Vicentina in Bauru/SP

A investigação da Qualidade de Vida (QV) de idosos vem crescendo em importância como medida de avaliação de resultados de tratamentos na área da saúde. A terminologia definida pela Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) reflete a percepção do indivíduo de sua posição na vida, no contexto da cultura e sistema de valores nos quais ele vive e em relação aos seus objetivos, expectativas, padrões e preocupações. Objetivo: este estudo investigou a qualidade de vida de 27 idosos moradores da Vila Vicentina de Bauru, SP. Metodologia: a coleta de dados foi realizada nas dependências da Vila Vicentina onde os idosos responderam a três questionários: um de caracterização sócio-demográfica, WHOQOL-old e WHOQOL-bref, sendo os dois últimos validados pela OMS. As respostas foram submetidas à análise estatística descritiva e inferencial ao nível de 5 por cento de significância. Resultados: os resultados obtidos permitiram inferir que, de maneira geral, a QV dos idosos asilados é satisfatória, o pior domínio de análise é o da Intimidade e há diferença entre os sexos para QV de idosos, com melhores escores médios de QV para os homens. Conclusão: pode-se concluir que Qualidade de Vida é mais do que ter uma boa saúde mental ou física,é estar de bem consigo mesmo, com a vida, com as pessoas queridas, enfim, estar em equilíbrio, situações já muito complicadas para esta parcela da população que sofre com as doenças, o sedentarismo e a dependência para atividades diárias...

The investigation of the Quality of Life in (QOL) elderly people is growing in significance how way of evaluation of treatments in the health. The terminology defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) reflects the perception of the individual of their position in life, in the contexts of culture and value systems in which they live related to their objectives, expectations, patterns and concerns. Objective: this study has investigated the quality of life of 27 elderly living in the institution Vila Vicentina of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. Methodology: the data collect was realized in the dependences of the Institution, where the elderly answered 3 questionaires: socio-demographic caracterization, WHOQOL-old and WHOQOL-bref, the last two being validated by WHO. The answers was submited by description and inferential estatistics analysis at the 5 per cent level of significance. Results: the results led to infer that, in general , the QOL of the institutionalized elderly is satisfactory, the worst area is the analysis of Intimacy and no difference between the sexes for QOL of elderly patients with better QOL mean scores for men. Conclusion: It can be concluded that quality of life is more than having a good mental or physical health, is being content with yourself, with life, with loved ones, finally, be in equilibrium situations already too complicated for this portion of the population suffers from diseases, physical inactivity and dependency for daily activities...

Sintomas musculoesqueléticos em motoristas de ônibus: prevalência e fatores associados / Musculoskeletal symptoms in drivers of bus: prevalence and associated factors

INTRODUÇÃO: Os profissionais do transporte coletivo realizam atividades laborais que envolvem grande número de fatores de risco para acometimentos musculoesqueléticos, e o conhecimento desses riscos é fundamental para que esses trabalhadores possam gozar de boa qualidade de vida. OBJETIVOS: Verificar a prevalência dos sintomas musculoesqueléticos em motoristas de ônibus urbano e investigar fatores associados. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo transversal com 55 motoristas de uma empresa de uma cidade do estado de São Paulo, com a utilização de questionário muldimensional composto de variáveis demográficas, ocupacionais e hábitos de vida, assim como o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho e o Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares. RESULTADOS: Realizaram-se análises descritiva, bivariada e multivariada por regressão logística binária. Verificou-se que 65,7% dos trabalhadores relataram algum tipo de sintoma osteomuscular nos últimos 12 meses, localizados, principalmente, na região lombar (17,0%), ombros e joelhos (13,3%). Observou-se associação entre os sintomas e o baixo nível de escolaridade, a alta demanda psicológica, o sedentarismo e o baixo nível de capacidade para o trabalho. CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de sintomas osteomusculares nos motoristas é alta, necessitando de ações de promoção à saúde.

INTRODUCTION: Mass transit workers labour activities involving large number of risk factors for musculoskeletal and performing different, knowledge of them is essential in order to have a good quality of life of these workers. Objectives: To check the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in urban bus drivers and investigate factors associated with. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study, with 55 drivers of a company of a city in the State of São Paulo, with the use of multidimensional questionnaire composed of demographic variables, occupational and lifestyle habits, as well as the index of ability to work, the Job Content Questionnaire and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptoms Questionnaire. RESULTS: Descriptive analysis was performed, multivariate and bivariate by binary logistic regression. It was found that 65.7 workers reported some form of musculoskeletal symptoms in the last twelve months, located above the lumbar region (17.0), and shoulders and knees (13.3). There was association between symptoms and the low level of education, the high demand, the sedentary and the low level of ability to work. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in drivers is high, requiring health promotion actions.

[Quality of life of groups of women who suffer from breast cancer]. / Qualidade de vida em grupos de mulheres acometidas de câncer de mama.

This study sought to investigate the quality of life of women who suffer from breast cancer and are part of a support group, comparing the data gathered from mastectomized women who had breast reconstruction and women who had not had surgery. It also compared data of women who had quadrantectomy surgery but did not need reconstruction and those who had not had reconstruction surgery. It is a quantitative transversal study, and data was collected by application of a questionnaire to the respondents and by the SF-36 of the WHO. Fifty women with average age of 57.2 years participated in the survey. The groups were compared against each other - two by two - considering types of surgery, using the Mann-Whitney Test at a 5% level of significance. The results showed that women who had quadrantectomy surgery and did not need reconstruction are those who had the highest average scores in all fields and therefore have the best quality of life. They are followed by the group of women who had a mastectomy and reconstruction. The mastectomized group of women who had not had reconstruction surgery were seen to have a very low level of quality of life. They are followed by the group of women who had quadrantectomy surgery and also had not had reconstruction.

Qualidade de vida em grupos de mulheres acometidas de câncer de mama / Quality of life of groups of women who suffer from breast cancer

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a qualidade de vida de mulheres integrantes de um Grupo de Apoio acometidas de câncer de mama e comparar a qualidade apurada entre as mulheres mastectomizadas que fizeram reconstrução mamária com aquelas que não fizeram além daquelas submetidas à quadrantectomia que não necessitavam da reconstrução com aquelas que não fizeram a reconstrução. Trata-se de estudo transversal quantitativo, cuja coleta de dados se deu por meio da aplicação de questionário de caracterização das entrevistadas e pelo SF-36 da OMS. Participaram 50 mulheres com idade média de 57,2 anos. Os grupos foram comparados entre si - dois a dois - considerando os tipos de cirurgia, por meio do Teste de Mann Whitney, ao nível de 5% de significância. Os resultados apontaram que as mulheres que realizaram a cirurgia de quadrantectomia e não necessitaram de reconstrução são as que possuem os melhores escores médios em todos os domínios e, portanto, têm melhor qualidade de vida, seguido do grupo de mastectomizadas que fizeram reconstrução. O grupo das mastectomizadas que não fizeram a reconstrução tem um nível muito baixo de qualidade de vida, seguido pelo grupo das mulheres que realizaram a quadrantectomia e também não fizeram a reconstrução.

This study sought to investigate the quality of life of women who suffer from breast cancer and are part of a support group, comparing the data gathered from mastectomized women who had breast reconstruction and women who had not had surgery. It also compared data of women who had quadrantectomy surgery but did not need reconstruction and those who had not had reconstruction surgery. It is a quantitative transversal study, and data was collected by application of a questionnaire to the respondents and by the SF-36 of the WHO. Fifty women with average age of 57.2 years participated in the survey. The groups were compared against each other - two by two - considering types of surgery, using the Mann-Whitney Test at a 5% level of significance. The results showed that women who had quadrantectomy surgery and did not need reconstruction are those who had the highest average scores in all fields and therefore have the best quality of life. They are followed by the group of women who had a mastectomy and reconstruction. The mastectomized group of women who had not had reconstruction surgery were seen to have a very low level of quality of life. They are followed by the group of women who had quadrantectomy surgery and also had not had reconstruction.

Saúde do trabalhador e riscos de resíduo no ambiente hospitalar segundo a norma regulamentadora 32 / Occupational health and environmental risks of waste in hospital after the regulatory standard 32

Introdução: as condições de ambiente, saúde e segurança no trabalho se tornaram essenciais para a qualidade de vida dos homens e o direito de cidadania, representando um grande desafio para os governos e organizações. Para a promoção da saúde no trabalho, a antecipação de riscos ocupacionais para prevenção de acidentes tornou-se indispensável. Objetivo: o presente estudo objetivou o levantamento dos fatores de risco ocupacionais a que estão expostos os trabalhadores do ambiente hospitalar, realizado em um hospital filantrópico do interior do Paraná. Metodologia: os dados foram obtidos por meio de "checklist" baseado nas medidas de proteção contra riscos de resíduos da Norma Regulamentadora 32, que estabelece as diretrizes sobre segurança e saúde dos trabalhadores dos serviços de saúde. Resultados: os resultados apontaram que as medidas de proteção contra riscos de resíduos não contempladas foram de 33,3 por cento. Com relação aos subitens verificou-se 16,7 por cento de inadequação no acondicionamento, 36,5 por cento na segregação, 60 por cento no armazenamento temporário e 6,3 por cento no transporte e armazenamento externo. Isoladamente, os perfurocortantes foram o subitem mais preocupante, com 86,11 por cento de inadequação, representados pelas práticas de reencape, desconexão manual de agulhas, ausência do dispositivo de segurança para descarte, acondicionamento em galões de produtos reutilizados, o limite de enchimento excedido e transporte juntamente com outros resíduos, acondicionamento de maneira inadequada, identificação e sinalização ausentes em todas essas etapas, constituindo-se em risco de resíduo. Conclusão: constatou-se que diversas unidades apresentaram riscos de resíduos, permitindo recomendar propostas de intervenções nos serviços de saúde para minimização dos riscos existentes, ou simplesmente transformação das práticas estabelecidas pela legislação vigente.

Introduction: conditions of environment, health and safety at work has become essential for the quality of human life and the right of citizenship, representing a major challenge for governments and organizations. For the promotion of health at work, the anticipation of occupational hazards to prevent accidents has become indispensable. Objective: the study aimed to survey the occupational risk factors to which workers are exposed in the hospital setting, in a philanthropic hospital in the state of Paraná. Methodology: data were obtained through "checklist" based on protective measures against the risk of waste of Norm 32 laying down guidelines on safety and health of workers in health services. Results: results showed that the measures of protection against risks not covered waste was 33.3 per cent. Regarding subitems there was 16.7 per cent of inadequacy in the packaging, 36.5 per cent in segregation, 60 per cent in temporary storage and 6.3 per cent in transport and offsite storage. Separately, the sharps were the most worrying subsection , with 86.11 per cent of inadequacy, represented by the practice of recapping , manual disconnection of needles, lack of safety device for disposal, in gallons of reused packaging products, limit exceeded filling and transportation along with other waste, packaging improperly, identification and signage absent in all these steps, becoming at risk of residue. Conclusion: we found that several units had risks of waste, allowing recommend proposals for interventions in health services to minimize the risks, or simply transform the practices established by law.