Main Painful Complains among Physiotherapy Students Due to Arduous Course: A Cross Sectional Survey
Zuleide Alves Amaral
University of Gurupi - UnirG, Tocantins, Brazil.
Melise Noleto da Cruz e Lima
University of Gurupi - UnirG, Tocantins, Brazil.
Warly Neves de Araujo
*
University of Gurupi - UnirG, Tocantins, Brazil.
Thais Bezerra de Almeida
Tocantins, Brazil.
Cassia Alves de Carvalho Noleto
Tocantins, Brazil.
Agrinazio Geraldo Nascimento Neto
UFT, Tocantins, Brazil.
Isadora Araújo
UFT, Tocantins, Brazil.
Jacqueline Aparecida Philipino Takada
University of Gurupi - UnirG, Tocantins, Brazil.
Priscila França Marra Noleto
Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
Luzia Pereira da Rocha
Uniplan Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.
Adelma Martins Pereira
University of Gurupi - UnirG, Tocantins, Brazil.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: To analyze the main pain complaints among physiotherapy students at UnirG University, in order to understand the triggering factors and develop health promotion strategies that improve the well-being and quality of life of these students.
Study Design: This study consisted of a descriptive field research, with a cross-sectional design and a qualitative-quantitative approach.
Place and Duration of Study: Conducted from March 2024 to April 2024.
Methodology: The sample consisted of 131 of the 202 students enrolled in the undergraduate program from the first to the tenth period, of both sexes, in the Physical Therapy course at the University of Gurupi-TO (UnirG). A questionnaire with 22 questions formulated in an objective and easy-to-understand manner was used. Data collection took place digitally, using Google Forms.
Results: The results highlighted a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, especially in the spine, and a significant proportion of students engaged in prolonged sedentary behaviors. In the periods where the students were in supervised clinical internship, such as the ninth and tenth periods, the number of university students complaining of some painful condition presented a higher number, represented with 83.33% equally.
Conclusion: These findings contribute to a better understanding of the challenges faced by physiotherapy students regarding musculoskeletal health and highlight the importance of preventive strategies to promote physical and mental well-being.
Keywords: Musculoskeletal health, physiotherapy students, musculoskeletal pain, sedentary behavior