Evaluation of a web-based back prevention program for primary school children: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Back pain and postural abnormalities are increasingly prevalent among primary school children and may persist into adulthood. This randomized controlled trial evaluated a 12-week web-based preventive back-care intervention for 141 children aged 6-11 years. The intervention group (n = 71) received exercise and back-oriented education videos, while the control group (n = 70) received only educational videos regarding general health promotion. Outcomes included short-term goals such as postural evaluation, back pain, and postural endurance, as well as prevention-oriented outcomes including trunk endurance, functional mobility, back-related knowledge, and psychological well-being (self-compassion and self-concept), complemented by parent-reported information. Exploratory analyses examined subg

SUBMITTER: Weigel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12638964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature