The impact of Covid-19 on symptomatic back pain – A new surging epidemic?
ConclusionsThe pandemic led to behavioural changes that have enhanced a sedentary lifestyle with a consequential negative impact on back pain. Those working/learning remotely may be experiencing non-optimal ergonomic conditions intensifying musculoskeletal strain with back pain complaints. Such occurrence is anticipated to increase the burden on the healthcare systems and the disability adjusted-life years.Key messagesCovid-19 has impacted on behavioural attitudes and daily routines resulting in enhanced sedentary lifestyles with anticipated consequential effects including back pain.Covid-19 is anticipated to increase the burden on healthcare systems with enhanced chronic diseases occurrences including back pain.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
More News: Back Pain | Chronic Pain | COVID-19 | Disability | Education | Employment | Epidemics | Epidemiology | General Medicine | International Medicine & Public Health | Learning | Malta Health | Pain | Pandemics | Study | Universities & Medical Training