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Low back pain in elite rhythmic gymnasts.

M R Hutchinson1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60612, USA. mhutch@uic.edu

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|December 10, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Elite rhythmic gymnasts frequently experience low back pain due to the sport's demanding nature. This overuse injury risk highlights the need for targeted prevention and management strategies for these athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Rhythmic gymnastics requires extreme flexibility and repetitive movements.
  • Athletes train extensively, leading to a high risk of overuse injuries.
  • Low back pain is a prevalent complaint among rhythmic gymnasts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and severity of low back pain in elite rhythmic gymnasts.
  • To correlate injury data with training and performance demands.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 7 national team members over 7 weeks with daily medical reports.
  • Retrospective review of 11 elite gymnasts over 10 months.
  • Documentation of injuries and physician-evaluated complaints.

Main Results:

  • 86% of gymnasts in the prospective study reported back pain.
  • Low back injuries were the only cause of time loss from sport.
  • Diagnoses ranged from muscle strains to spondylolysis (pars fracture).

Conclusions:

  • Rhythmic gymnasts face an increased risk of low back pain.
  • The sport's demands contribute significantly to these injuries.
  • Further research into preventative measures is warranted.

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