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Effects of a Physiotherapist-Led School-Based Back-Health Education Program on Postural Habits, Physical Activity, Electronic Device Use, and Spinal Pain in Schoolchildren With and Without Symptoms
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Postural Education Workshop for Back Pain and Spinal Pain. Completed, enrolled 317 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the effects of a physiotherapist-led, school-based back-health education program delivered in primary school classrooms. The intervention consists of a theoretical-practical workshop focused on postural habits, physical activity, electronic device use, and backpack handling. The study includes schoolchildren with and without spinal pain and assesses changes in spinal pain characteristics, postural behaviors, physical activity patterns, and electronic device use over a three-month period. The main objective is to determine whether this educational program improves back-health behaviors and related outcomes in the school setting.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants receive a two-session educational workshop delivered by physiotherapists. The workshop covers basic spinal anatomy, postural hygiene, the importance of extracurricular physical activity, and strategies to regulate screen use to reduce sedentary behavior. Each session lasts 45 minutes, held 2-3 weeks apart, and includes both theoretical and practical components such as proper sitting and standing posture, ergonomic adjustment of the school workstation, correct backpack use, load handling, and promotion of active habits.