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KMID : 1206219970040010291
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
1997 Volume.4 No. 1 p.291 ~ p.301
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A Survey on Factor Related to Rate of Low Back Pain in Eldery Person
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Kim Soon-Ja
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Abstract
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This study was conducted to fine out factors related with the complains low back pain in eldery persons. The Questionnaires was done for 273 eldery persons who live in Pusan, Anyang, Ansan region from May 1996 ro April 1997. The results were as follows : 1. The prevalence rate were 49.5% and among them 20.74% were male was while 68.12% which shows high prevalance of female 2. There were no statistical significance except sex difference(P>0.05) 3. There statistical different with some factor fators which includes general health condition, the frequency of treatment, sleeping bed style, condition for future life (P<0.05). But showed no statistical significance with the other factors. 4. When compared between rural and urban area, there were some statistical difference among some factor such as ; where to treat, moring exercise frequency, walking duration, sleeping bed style, agricultural work involement, prepartory condition for future life.(P<0.05).
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KEYWORD
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low back pain, eldry person
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