Description
Low back pain manifests itself as pain which can take different forms such as the feeling of heaviness, stiffness, acute pain, blockage (lumbago), burning or tingling. They can also radiate to the buttocks, the back of the thighs and up to the knees. Low back pain can be occasional, recurrent or chronic. In most cases, these symptoms persist for a few days to a month.
This module presents the effects and risk factors linked to low back pain.
Targets
All employees from all sectors but mainly those:
- Metallurgy, chemistry and commerce,
- Agri-food, transport, the energy industry,
- Construction and public works.
Teaching methods
This module is structured by a deductive educational approach, moving from theory to practice. Theoretical content screens are based on an affirmative (top-down) methodology followed by a summative assessment in the form of QUIZ.
Content
- Introduction
- Types of low back pain
- What are the causes?
- Which sectors are most affected?
- Analyze the risks
- Prevent risks
- Assessment (4 questions)
See the other modules - Physical activities and falls
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