Ciucurel Constantin, Man George Mihail, Tantu Marilena Monica, Tudor Mariana Ionela, Ionescu Georgeta, Tantu Ana Catalina, Iconaru Elena Ioana
Department of Medical Assistance and Physical Therapy, University Centre of Pitesti, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucuresti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.
Doctoral School in Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2025 May 7;10(2):164. doi: 10.3390/jfmk10020164.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Healthcare professions impose high physical and mental demands, potentially affecting health. Despite advocating for active lifestyles, many physiotherapists do not meet recommended physical activity levels (PALs). This study explores physical activity patterns and recreational engagement among practicing physiotherapists.
A cross-sectional correlational design examined the relationship between physical activity and recreational participation among 60 physiotherapists (38 females, 22 males, mean age 38.62 ± 9.78 years). Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the Pittsburgh Enjoyable Activities Test (PEAT). The analysis focused on bivariate correlations between PAL, energy expenditure (MET), recreational habits (PEAT score), and sociodemographic and anthropometric variables.
The IPAQ-SF results indicated that 38.3% of participants had a low PAL, 40.0% a moderate level, and 21.7% a high level. Average energy expenditure was 1927.62 ± 1479.73 MET-minutes/week. PEAT data indicated moderate engagement in recreational activities (mean score: 22.63 ± 7.76), with participants predominantly involved in low-intensity, passive leisure. Significant positive correlations were observed between PEAT scores and both MET values (Kendall's tau-b = 0.669, ≤ 0.01) and PALs (Kendall's tau-b = 0.804, ≤ 0.01), indicating that higher engagement in recreational activities is associated with greater energy expenditure and overall physical activity levels.
Despite the physical demands of their profession, many physiotherapists report low activity levels. The positive correlations between physical activity, energy expenditure, and recreational engagement highlight the need for structured exercise to support both personal health and professional integrity. Future research should include larger samples and objective assessments.
背景/目的：医疗保健职业对身体和精神要求很高，可能会影响健康。尽管提倡积极的生活方式，但许多物理治疗师并未达到推荐的身体活动水平（PALs）。本研究探讨了执业物理治疗师的身体活动模式和娱乐参与情况。
采用横断面相关设计，研究了60名物理治疗师（38名女性，22名男性，平均年龄38.62±9.78岁）的身体活动与娱乐参与之间的关系。使用国际身体活动问卷简表（IPAQ-SF）和匹兹堡愉快活动测试（PEAT）收集数据。分析重点关注身体活动水平（PAL）、能量消耗（MET）、娱乐习惯（PEAT得分）以及社会人口统计学和人体测量学变量之间的双变量相关性。
IPAQ-SF结果表明，38.3%的参与者身体活动水平低，40.0%为中等水平，21.7%为高水平。平均能量消耗为1927.62±1479.73 MET-分钟/周。PEAT数据表明娱乐活动参与程度中等（平均得分：22.63±7.76），参与者主要参与低强度、被动休闲活动。PEAT得分与MET值（肯德尔tau-b=0.669，P≤0.01）和身体活动水平（肯德尔tau-b=0.804，P≤0.01）之间均存在显著正相关，表明更高的娱乐活动参与度与更多的能量消耗和总体身体活动水平相关。
尽管其职业对身体有要求，但许多物理治疗师报告活动水平较低。身体活动、能量消耗和娱乐参与之间的正相关突出了进行结构化锻炼以支持个人健康和职业操守的必要性。未来的研究应纳入更大的样本并进行客观评估。
