Prevalencia de la alteración de la movilidad flexo-cráneo-cervical en estudiantes de primero a tercer ciclo de la carrera de fisioterapia de la Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Cervical pain is a common problem in people due to soft tissue injuries caused by repetitive movements, improper postures, prolonged static postures. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of cervical mobility alterations in students from the first to third cycle of the physiotherapy career at the Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil. A retrospective study was carried out, with a quantitative, non-experimental and cross-sectional approach with a population of 106 students. The results showed that there is a prevalence of 79.24% who presented alteration in cervical mobility, 55% the presence of intensity of pain in daily activities with a predominance of women, 51% presented loss of 1 to 5 hours of sleep due to neck pain, 24% belonging to rank 1 who can take care of themselves normally but pain increases and 39% of the student population presented a mild disability. The study concludes that there is a higher percentage of students with impaired cervical mobility, who can reduce daily activities by presenting alterations in sleep time and personal care, this information allowed the elaboration of a therapeutic exercise guide aimed at students. career students.