Low back pain in home office workers: contributions of physiotherapy in prevention and management- a systematic review of the literature (2021–2026)
Low back pain in home office workers: contributions of physiotherapy in prevention and management- a systematic review of the literature (2021–2026)
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2026.2232Keywords:
low back pain, physiotherapy, home officeAbstract
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders among adults and represents a
major cause of functional disability and reduced quality of life. With the expansion of remote work,
factors such as prolonged sitting, inadequate ergonomics in the home environment, and reduced
physical activity may contribute to an increased incidence of musculoskeletal symptoms. In this
context, physiotherapy plays an important role in the prevention and management of these conditions.
The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain among home office workers
and to analyze associated risk factors, impacts on productivity and quality of life, and
physiotherapeutic intervention strategies described in the literature. This study is a systematic review
conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The search was performed in the MEDLINE (via PubMed), SciELO,
LILACS, Cochrane Library, and CAPES databases, considering studies published between 2021 and
2026 in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. After applying the eligibility criteria, six studies were
included in the final analysis. The results indicated a high prevalence of low back pain among workers
exposed to sedentary work routines. The main risk factors identified were prolonged sitting,
inadequate ergonomic conditions, and low levels of physical activity. Furthermore, low back pain
was associated with functional limitations, reduced productivity, and impaired quality of life
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