Tenth International Conference on Sport & Society

Abstract

Research on health and physical activity has focused on physiological problems and diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. Focusing on these diseases can lead to loss of common musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders can affect the movement system, which reduces performance, pain, injuries and consequently life quality reduction over time. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels in different domains (occupation, domestic, leisure time and transportation) and musculoskeletal disorders among men and women aged between 19 and 64 years in Tehran. Data from a cross-sectional survey were analysed. From a statistical population of 6234, a sample of 540 was selected by cluster random sampling. Physical activity levels data in the domains of occupation, domestic, transportation and leisure time with International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) data were collected by Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. There is a significant difference (P=0.003) between the physical activity of men 1571 (SD ±2640) MET-min/week and women 792 (SD ±1415) MET-min/week.Total physical activity in men (occupation, leisure time, transportation) 3582 MET-min/Week was higher than women 910 Met-min/week but the physical activity at domestic in women 2973 Met-min/week was more than men. There was also a reverse relationship between total physical activity at domestic and hip disorders (r = -0.238). Results showed that physical activity in leisure time can significantly reduce musculoskeletal disorders. Physical activity in other areas does not seem to be sufficient to result in positive physical and physiological adaptations.