Body practices: an occupational therapeutic intervention in the treatment of cervical pain

Abstract

Objective: To verify the repercussions of group occupational therapy sessions in the daily life of subjects with neck pain, using body practices as an intervention resource in the treatment of neck pain. Methods: This research is a qualitative investigation of the intervention research type. The theoretical axis was built from the context of neck pain and occupational therapy. As a data collection instrument, a semi-structured interview were used, as well as body practices with experiences and relaxation. The investigation involved 6 participants attended at the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Teaching and Assistance Unit (UEAFTO). For the analysis of the collected data, the technique of content analysis was used. Results: The results obtained reveal that there was a resignification of the daily life of the participating subjects, contributing to the rescue and maintenance of the abilities to control psycho-emotional aspects and in corporeality. Conclusion: In view of these results, it is possible to prove the effectiveness of the body work performed by the occupational therapist with these patients.