Aims: To analyze the main pain complaints among physiotherapy students at UnirG University, in
order to understand the triggering factors and develop health promotion strategies that improve the
well-being and quality of life of these students.
Study Design: This study consisted of a descriptive field research, with a cross-sectional design
and a qualitative-quantitative approach.
Place and Duration of Study: Conducted from March 2024 to April 2024.
Methodology: The sample consisted of 131 of the 202 students enrolled in the undergraduate
program from the first to the tenth period, of both sexes, in the Physical Therapy course at the
University of Gurupi-TO (UnirG). A questionnaire with 22 questions formulated in an objective and
easy-to-understand manner was used. Data collection took place digitally, using Google Forms.
Results: The results highlighted a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, especially in the spine,
and a significant proportion of students engaged in prolonged sedentary behaviors. In the periods
where the students were in supervised clinical internship, such as the ninth and tenth periods, the
number of university students complaining of some painful condition presented a higher number,
represented with 83.33% equally.
Conclusion: These findings contribute to a better understanding of the challenges faced by
physiotherapy students regarding musculoskeletal health and highlight the importance of preventive
strategies to promote physical and mental well-being.
LEITE, M. N. C. L; AMARAL, Z. A. MAIS PAINFUL COMPLAINS AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS DUE TO ARDUOUS COURSE: A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY. UNIRG - UNIVERSIDADE DE GURUPI - 2024. Disponível em https://repositorio.unirg.edu.br/documento/317. Acesso em 14/03/2026.