Long COVID Symptoms vs. Back Pain and Physical Activity among Students in Poland-Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Back pain (BP) is a common condition that affects people of all ages. Moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity (PA) is a key element in maintaining health. The purpose of this research was to determine the level of physical activity and back pain (BP) in students with long COVID symptoms and to determine the relationship between the level of PA and BP in students with and without long COVID.

Methods

A survey was carried out among 402 students from Poland. The inclusion criteria were as follows: student status, age of over 18 years, history of COVID-19, and consent to participate in the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to determine the level of PA. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the Neck Disability Index (N

SUBMITTER: Galczyk M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10889772 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature