Avaliação da dor e incapacidade nas atividades diárias em ciclistas com lombalgia

Abstract

Introduction: Amateur and professional cyclists are often affected by lumbar spine injuries, with muscle weakness and lack of correct adjustment of the cyclist on the bicycle as risk factors. Objective: To assess the prevalence of low back pain in cyclists, as well as the pain and disability in daily activities of those who have this symptom. Methodology: Observational and quantitative study, carried out with 62 Brazilian cyclists. Participants were submitted to an Identification Form, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (QIRM) and Bournemouth Questionnaire, both of which assess pain and disability in daily activities of people with low back pain and disability in activities. Data collection took place remotely using an electronic form. Results: There was a high prevalence of pain in the lumbar region in the research cyclists (62.9%) and 41% of them sought treatment to improve the pain, most participants changed position to try to minimize back discomfort (66 .7%), it was found that the higher the body mass index (BMI) and the greater the weight of the participant, the more negatively low back pain interferes with daily activities. Conclusion: We identified a high prevalence of low back pain in participating cyclists and that most of them had never performed a Bike fit, an important fact to maintain good positioning when pedaling and which could reduce the risk of injuries and low back pain.