A descriptive study on the presence of mechanical low back pain among drivers of De La Salle University System

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Low Back Pain, Automobile Driving

Abstract

This was a descriptive study on the presence of Medical Low Back Pain among drivers of the DLSU system. The general objective of the research was to determine if Medical Low Back Pain is present among drivers of DLSU System. The study was conducted at the following Schools: DLSU-College of St. Benilde, DLSUD, DSLU-HSC University Medical Center, DLSU-Manila & DLS Zobel- Santiago. Data were gathered through the use of questionnaires by using convenient sampling and was answered by 29 subjects. Results of the study were as follows: Those who belong in the age group of 39-40 y/o, were mesomorpoh, with a mean height of 5ft and 6 inches, had a onger driving experience, and who drives for more than 5 hours per day, had a higher rate for Medical Low Back Pain, for they were more exposed to different stress related conditions such as taking traffic, rough roads and driving for a long period of time. Physical and environmental factors such as those predisposed drivers to everyday stress, and wear and tear of the spine, thus proper posture is sacrificed. All of those variables and factors add up or can be attributed as causes of Mechanical Low Back Pain among drivers of DLSU- System.

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