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Low back pain in the adolescent athlete. [Review]

Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - February 2007

Clinicians must have knowledge of the growth and development of the adolescent spine and the subsequent injury patterns and other spinal conditions common in the adolescent athlete. The management and treatment of spinal injuries in adolescent athletes require a coordinated effort between the clinician, patients, parents/guardians, coaches, therapists, and athletic trainers. Treatment should not only help alleviate the current symptoms but also address flexibility and muscle imbalances to prevent future injuries by recognizing and addressing risk factors. Return to sport should be a gradual process once the pain has resolved and the athlete has regained full strength. Copyright � 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.


English

ISSN: 1047-9651

Subjects--Topical Terms:
*Athletes
*Athletic Injuries
*Low Back Pain
Adolescent
Age Factors
Athletic Injuries/co [Complications]
Athletic Injuries/di [Diagnosis]
Athletic Injuries/ep [Epidemiology]
Global Health
Humans
Incidence
Low Back Pain/di [Diagnosis]
Low Back Pain/ep [Epidemiology]
Low Back Pain/et [Etiology]
Risk Factors

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
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