Relationships between Physical Activity Level and Pain in the Spanish Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

One third of the world's population suffers from some form of pain. Physical inactivity is one of the causes that reduces physical fitness and may lead to an increase in the prevalence of pain in the population.

Aims

To analyse the relationships between the level of physical activity (PAL) and the prevalence and degree of pain, the limitations and impact of pain on daily activities and the use of pain medication in the Spanish population.

Hypothesis

PAL is related to pain among Spaniards.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study design was used, based on data obtained from the Spanish National Health Survey 2017 with 17,777 participants. A descriptive analysis was performed. Nonparametric statistical tests were used: chi-square statistic to analyse inte

SUBMITTER: Denche-Zamorano A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9605139 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature