Sammanfattning
INTERPRETATION : Whether complaints in childhood develop into adult chronic pain conditions, and whether increased activity among the most physically passive children can hinder such a development are still unanswered questions.
RESULTS : We found a tendency that the least and the most physically active children reported most complaints. The two groups reported complaints from different regions.
MATERIAL AND METHODS : 569 pupils in primary school in a Norwegian municipality, aged 10-15 years, answered a questionnaire on bodily pain, self-esteem, body image and physical activity.
BACKGROUND : Musculoskeletal complaints are frequently reported not only by adults, but also by children. Sedentary lifestyle has been suggested as a possible cause.