Female sex hormones play an important role in the etiology and pathophysiology of a variety
of musculoskeletal degenerative diseases. Postmenopausal women show accelerated disc …

Objective To investigate whether characteristics of schoolbag use are risk factors for back
pain in children and adolescents. Data sources Electronic searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE …

Background Neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) have become a growing public health
problem in adolescents that involve multiple factors, including modifiable factors, such as …

This study aimed to compare the impact of two Back School Postural Education Programs on
improving ergonomic knowledge of postures adopted at school and home, as well as on …

Purpose Back pain is a growing problem worldwide, not only in adults but also in children.
Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important to investigate and understand the factors …

Background Back pain is a global problem in terms of disability and financially, with a large
burden both to the individual and to society. Back pain was previously believed to be …

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a major health problem around the world. Two previous
meta-analyses showed that the spa therapy has a positive effect on reducing pain among …

Balance and posture are two topics that have been extensively studied, although with some
conflicting findings. Therefore, the aim of this work is to analyze the relationship between the …

Background Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint among children and adolescents
and can negatively impact their physical and mental health. Although previous studies …

Using an example of qualitative research embedded in a non-surgical feasibility trial, we
explore the benefits of including qualitative research in trial design and reflect on …