Pain and Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Adolescence: An International Population-Based Survey

Swain, M. V.; Kamper, Steven J.; Gobiņa, Inese; Ottová-Jordan, Veronika; Maher, Christopher G.

doi:10.1111/pme.12923

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“…A systematic review of 8 studies investigating the relationship between LBP and physical activity reported positive, negative and non-existent associations 40 . A more recent Danish study found no associations between spinal pain and objectively measured physical activity, either in cross-sectional or longitudinal analyses 41 and a multi-national survey of 400,000 11-15 years olds found that the presence of LBP was generally associated with reduced physical activity, but the size of the relationship was small 42 . See Box 2 for an overview of issues related to impact.…”

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Musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents

Kamper

Henschke

Hestbæk

et al. 2016

Braz. J. Phys. Ther.

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IntroductionMusculoskeletal (MSK) pain in children and adolescents is responsible for substantial personal impacts and societal costs, but it has not been intensively or systematically researched. This means our understanding of these conditions is limited, and healthcare professionals have little empirical evidence to underpin their clinical practice. In this article we summarise the state of the evidence concerning MSK pain in children and adolescents, and offer suggestions for future research.ResultsRates of self-reported MSK pain in adolescents are similar to those in adult populations and they are typically higher in teenage girls than boys. Epidemiological research has identified conditions such as back and neck pain as major causes of disability in adolescents, and in up to a quarter of cases there are impacts on school or physical activities. A range of physical, psychological and social factors have been shown to be associated with MSK pain report, but the strength and direction of these relationships are unclear. There are few validated instruments available to quantify the nature and severity of MSK pain in children, but some show promise. Several national surveys have shown that adolescents with MSK pain commonly seek care and use medications for their condition. Some studies have revealed a link between MSK pain in adolescents and chronic pain in adults.ConclusionMusculoskeletal pain conditions are often recurrent in nature, occurring throughout the life-course. Attempts to understand these conditions at a time close to their initial onset may offer a better chance of developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.

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Musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents

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Henschke

Hestbæk

et al. 2016

Braz. J. Phys. Ther.

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“…Adolescence marks a transition in risks for depression and other mental disorders, substance misuse, and antisocial behavior, as well as a fast-track to adulthood with early transitions into sexual activity and school leaving and psychosomatic syndromes [2]. Several common pain syndromes, such as headache, stomachache, back and facial ache, begin or get worse in early adolescence, and these pains more often coexist than occur in isolation [3,4].…”

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Spirituality, Religious Attendance and Health Complaints in Czech Adolescents

Zidkova

Glogar

Šolcová

et al. 2020

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Research in some religious countries shows that religiosity and spirituality positively affect adolescent health. We studied whether religiosity and spirituality also have positive associations with adolescent health in a secular country. We tested the associations between religious attendance and spirituality and self-reported health and health complaints using a representative sample of Czech adolescents (n = 4182, 14.4 ± 1.1 years, 48.6% boys) from the 2014 health behavior in school-aged children (HBSC) study. We used religious attendance, the adjusted shortened version of the spiritual well-being scale (SWBS), and its two components—religious well-being (RWB) and existential well-being (EWB)—as independent variables and the eight item “HBSC symptom checklist” and self-reported overall health as dependent variables. A higher level of spirituality was associated with lower chances of health complaints and self-reported health, ranging from a 9% to 30% decrease in odd ratios (OR). Religious attendance was not associated with any of the observed variables. The EWB showed a negative association with all of the observed variables, with associations ranging from a 19% to 47% decrease. The RWB was associated with a higher risk of nervousness (OR = 1.12), while other associations were not significant. Non-spiritual but attending respondents were more likely to report a higher occurrence of stomachache (OR = 2.20) and had significantly worse overall health (OR = 2.38). In a largely secular country, we found that spirituality and the EWB (unlike religious attendance and the RWB) could have a significant influence on adolescent health.

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“…While more time spent in VPA was significantly associated with a higher probability of reporting pain on shoulders, mid back, knees and ankles/feet. Swain et al [7] found that reduced participation in MVPA was associated with presence of back pain, headache and stomach-ache in girls and also associated with combined headache and stomach-ache or headache in boys. Only one study has investigated the association between objectively measured PA intensity and pain, specifically back and neck pain, in children [10].…”

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“…Conversely, Swain et al found that girls who reported reduced participation in MVPA were more likely to have back pain, headache and stomach-ache [7]. Boys who reported reduced participation in MVPA were more likely to have stomach-ache or headache [7]. A third study found that frequent participation in MPA was associated with lower odds of injury among boys, while frequent participation in VPA was associated with higher odds of injury among girls [8].…”

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Association between physical activity pain and injuries in children

Greca

Korff

Ryan

2019

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Background Children are advised to engage in physical activity to improve health. However, recent literature suggests an association between weight bearing activities, e.g. walking, and excessive joint loading in lower limbs of children. Excessive stress in joints of children may lead to pain or even cause injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between pain, injury and physical activity in children.Methods This study had a cross-sectional design. 112 children aged 8-12 yr. (68 with normal weight, 38 with overweight or obesity) participated in the study. Moderate and vigorous physical activity were assessed using accelerometry over 7 days. Questionnaires were used to report pain (over 7 days) and injuries (over 12 months). Linear regression and negative binomial models were used to examine association between moderate activity, vigorous activity, and pain and injuries, respectively. Models were adjusted for potential confounders. Effect modification according to weight status was explored.Results There was no association between moderate physical activity and pain (β=0.0004, 95% CI -0.007 to 0.008; p=0.915) or between vigorous physical activity and pain (β=0.0069, 95% CI -0.08 to 0.22; p=0.354). Similarly, no association was found between moderate physical activity and injuries (Rate Ratio [RR]=1.00, 95% CI 0.99 to 1.01; p=0.995) or vigorous physical activity and injuries (RR=1.00, 95% CI 0.99 to 1.02; p=0.798). There was no evidence that associations between physical activity and pain or physical activity and injuries, respectively, differed according to weight status.Conclusions Although paediatric obesity is linked to a higher incidence of pain and injuries in children, this study did not find that moderate and vigorous physical activity are associated with pain or injuries in children, regardless of their weight status.

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Pain and Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Adolescence: An International Population-Based Survey

Abstract: Pain is associated with reduced physical activity in adolescents but this association varies according to gender, age, and the type of pain experienced.

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Musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents

Musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents

Spirituality, Religious Attendance and Health Complaints in Czech Adolescents

Association between physical activity pain and injuries in children

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