Alexander technique training coupled with an integrative model of behavioral prediction in teachers with low back pain
Joint Authors
Kamalikhah, Tahirah
Ridai Muqaddim, Farid
Ghasemi, Muhammad
Gholami Fesharaki, Muhammad
Goklani, Salma
Morowatisharifabad, Muhammad Ali
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 9 (30 Sep. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-09-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background : Individuals suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP) experience major physical, social, and occupational disruptions.
Strong evidence confirms the effectiveness of Alexander technique (AT) training for CLBP.
Objectives: The present study applied an integrative model (IM) of behavioral prediction for improvement of AT training.
Methods : This was a quasi-experimental study of female teachers with nonspecific LBP in southern Tehran in 2014.
Group A contained 42 subjects and group B had 35 subjects.
In group A, AT lessons were designed based on IM constructs, while in group B, AT lessons only were taught.
The validity and reliability of the AT questionnaire were confirmed using content validity (CVR 0.91, CVI 0.96) and Cronbach’s (0.80).
The IM constructs of both groups were measured after the completion of training.
Statistical analysis used independent and paired samples t-tests and the univariate generalized linear model (GLM).
Results : Significant differences were recorded before and after intervention (P < 0.001) for the model constructs of intention, perceived risk, direct attitude, behavioral beliefs, and knowledge in both groups.
Direct attitude and behavioral beliefs in group A were higher than in group B after the intervention (P < 0.03).
Conclusions : The educational framework provided by IM for AT training improved attitude and behavioral beliefs that can facilitate the adoption of AT behavior and decreased CLBP.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kamalikhah, Tahirah& Morowatisharifabad, Muhammad Ali& Ridai Muqaddim, Farid& Ghasemi, Muhammad& Gholami Fesharaki, Muhammad& Goklani, Salma. 2016. Alexander technique training coupled with an integrative model of behavioral prediction in teachers with low back pain. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 9, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kamalikhah, Tahirah…[et al.]. Alexander technique training coupled with an integrative model of behavioral prediction in teachers with low back pain. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 9 (Sep. 2016), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kamalikhah, Tahirah& Morowatisharifabad, Muhammad Ali& Ridai Muqaddim, Farid& Ghasemi, Muhammad& Gholami Fesharaki, Muhammad& Goklani, Salma. Alexander technique training coupled with an integrative model of behavioral prediction in teachers with low back pain. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 9, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-724956
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 8-9
Record ID
BIM-724956