Prevalence and related factors for neck pain in military personnel: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In the military, neck pain is second to low back pain among musculoskeletal disorders. However, the prevalence and related factors of neck pain in military personnel have not been systematically investigated, which may lead to the lack of neck pain prevention and the generation of additional medical expenses, posing challenges to medical care. This review aimed to obtain the prevalence and related factors for neck pain in military personnel in an attempt to provide directions for prevention and intervention.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases in December 2021. Two researchers independently screened studies according to eligibility criteria and assessed study quality.

Results

We screened titles and abstracts of 503 articles, and 17 artic

SUBMITTER: Tang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11370721 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature