Epidemiological Profile of Spinal Musculoskeletal Disorders in Amazonian Physiotherapy Patients

Abstract

This study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile of musculoskeletal disorders of the spine in patients seeking physiotherapy treatment in the Brazilian Amazon region. A cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study was conducted using the medical records of patients treated at the physiotherapy college of the Federal University of Amazonas, Campus Coari. Epidemiological aspects, medical history, and physical examination data of 283 patients of both sexes, aged between 10 and 70 years, were included, with 155 medical records used for analysis.The results indicated a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the lumbar spine, particularly among women aged between 31 and 40 years, with teachers being the most affected group.In light of these findings, the predominance of these disorders among women and in the lumbar region is emphasized, underscoring the importance of specific attention to this patient group in the studied region. Additionally, understanding the epidemiological profile of these conditions can assist in directing appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures to improve the quality of life and well-being of patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the spine in the Brazilian Amazon region.