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01-09-2013 | Original Article

Do physical activity level and body mass index predict recovery from persistent neck pain in men and women of working age? A population-based cohort study

Authors: E. Rasmussen-Barr, T. Bohman, J. Hallqvist, L. W. Holm, E. Skillgate

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 9/2013

Abstract

Purpose

The study sought to examine the gender-specific effects of physical activity level and body mass index on recovery from persistent neck pain (PNP) among citizens of working age in Stockholm, Sweden.

Methods

A population-based cohort of 1,730 subjects (18–65) with PNP answered surveys in 2002 and 2007. Prognostic factors were self-reported body mass index (BMI) and physical activity level (PAL) at baseline. Analyses were performed with odds ratios (OR) with corresponding 95 % confidence intervals (95 % CI).

Results

Women reporting higher physical activity level had higher odds of recovering from PNP than women with sedentary leisure time (OR of 1.5, 95 % CI 1.0–2.4), but no associations were found in men. No associations were found between BMI and recovery from PNP in any analyses.

Conclusion

Physical activity seems to be associated with recovery from PNP in women and should therefore be encouraged. Future studies should continue investigating physical activity and lifestyle factors in relation to recovery from persistent neck pain, since these modifiable factors may be considered in interventions.

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Title: Do physical activity level and body mass index predict recovery from persistent neck pain in men and women of working age? A population-based cohort study
Authors: E. Rasmussen-Barr
T. Bohman
J. Hallqvist
L. W. Holm
E. Skillgate
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 9/2013
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2801-x

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Do physical activity level and body mass index predict recovery from persistent neck pain in men and women of working age? A population-based cohort study

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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