[The prevalence of spinal column pathologies. Preventive measures]

Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba. 1992;50(1):35-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

It has been observed that a high percentage of students present problems with the spinal column; this is due to the lack of prevention in the activities of daily life and in hospitals' practice. Added to this, is the presence of a large percentage of alterations of the feet. This coincides with our hypothesis of work, and brings us to suggest the correct positions in the principal postures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Argentina / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prevalence
  • Sex Distribution
  • Spinal Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Spinal Diseases / prevention & control