THE USE OF THE VISUAL ANALOG SCALE FOR ASSESSING NONSPECIFIC BACK PAIN IN SHOOTING ATHLETES
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https://doi.org/10.32782/pub.health.2025.2.12Keywords:
Visual Analog Scale (VAS), nonspecific back pain, shooting athletesAbstract
Topicality. Nonspecific back pain is one of the main factors contributing to decreased performance among shootingathletes at both beginner and professional levels. Training conditions, combined with the heavy static load placedon the backs of rifle and pistol shooters due to the constrained shooting posture, can significantly affect the athlete’s musculoskeletal system. Nonspecific back pain is a complex and multifactorial issue commonly observed among shooting athletes, potentially influencing not only their professional careers but also their personal lives by hindering adequate recovery during the off-season. The primary objective of this study was to assess, using the Visual AnalogScale (VAS) for pain evaluation, the intensity of pain experienced by athletes during training and in daily life, as wellas to determine the extent to which this pain may influence their future sports careers, competition results, and overall attitude toward the sport. Purpose: To analyze the perception and intensity of nonspecific back pain among shootingathletes using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain assessment. Materials and Methods. A survey was conductedamong shooting athletes experiencing nonspecific back pain using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess pain levels.Results. The analysis of the data obtained through the Visual Analog Scale indicated that nonspecific back pain is oneof the primary factors contributing to reduced athletic activity in shooters and may ultimately result in withdrawal from competitions. Conclusions. The findings demonstrated that the majority of athletes suffer from nonspecific back pain, which may contribute to prolonged interruptions in their shooting training and overall decline in performance.
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