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Forward-tilting seat wedge reduces back pain intensity in school-going adolescents
March 2015
Forward-tilting seat wedge reduces back pain intensity in school-going adolescents
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of a high-density foam seating wedge on back pain intensity when used by 14 to 16-year-old school students: a randomised controlled trial
Physiotherapy. 2012 Dec;98(4):301-6. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2011.04.353. Epub 2011 Jun 17Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
185 students (aged 14-16) with back pain were randomized to determine the effect of a forward tilting seat wedge on pain reduction. Participants were allocated to either receive the seat wedge, which was used in classrooms for 4 weeks, or not. The outcome of back pain intensity on a numerical rating scale was reported by the students in a pain diary. The results indicated that participants who rec...
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