A study on the prevalence of scoliosis among first year students of College of Physical Therapy at De La Salle University Health Sciences Campus
Date of Completion
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Scoliosis, College Students
Abstract
Scoliosis is an abnormal of the spine usually not paid attention as its early phase and that could bring complications from mild to life threatening . Students who spent much time in studying were the group most likely to develop this type of condition. The study aimed to know the prevalence of scoliosis among 1st College of PT students at DLSU-HSC. To determine the answer for the objective of the study, the researchers first determine the total number of first years, afterwards the researchers made an initial survey to know how many of these students have x-ray results. Only those students with x-ray results undergo the physical examination. The results of the study showed that scoliosis was not prevalent among 1st year PT students. It also have been concluded that females manifest more signs and symptoms compared to males. Dextroscoliosis was the dominant type as to direction of curve found among the subjects.
APA Citation
Eusebio, J., Florendo, R., Gonzales, S., Joven, J. P. V., Morales, R., Melendrez, J., Nati, K., Oncena, R. R., Pernes, C., Perey, C., Pulido, R., & Vergara, K. (2003). A study on the prevalence of scoliosis among first year students of College of Physical Therapy at De La Salle University Health Sciences Campus. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/328/