Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Background: Low Back Pain is a serious worldwide medical condition, considered by some researchers as one of the most serious public health problems. The purpose: This study was conducted to assess the incidence of low back pain among traffic policemen who work in Al-Gharbia government and the risk factors involved on it. Subjects: Ninety one traffic policemen were selected through convenient sampling who work in Al-Gharbia government their ages ranged from 25 to 40 years. Methods: The policemen were assessed by the using Nordic Questionnaire (Arabic form) for lower back region. Results: of this study revealed that the percentage incidence of low back pain was 59.3%. The age percentage of policemen who had low back pain was (24.1%) in age less than 30 years and (31.5%) from 30{u2013}35 years and (44.4%) in age from 36-40 years. Conclusion: Al-Gharbia Traffic policemen have a high incidence of low back pain. The study revealed a strong correlation between years of service and age of policemen with low back pain and activities of policemen in or outside work

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