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Low back pain in the aging athlete.

Bradley P Graw¹, Sam W Wiesel

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA.

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review

|February 16, 2008

Summary

Most athletes with low back pain improve without medical intervention. This review outlines a treatment algorithm for athletes, emphasizing diagnosis and rehabilitation for lumbar disorders.

Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Physical Therapy

Background:

Low back pain affects 1-30% of athletes, with over 90% improving naturally.
A structured approach is crucial for diagnosing and managing athletic low back pain.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a treatment algorithm for athletes experiencing low back pain.
To emphasize diagnostic correlation and rehabilitative principles for lumbar disorders in athletes.

Main Methods:

The algorithm prioritizes ruling out non-spinal causes (neoplasm, infection).
It differentiates cauda equina compression from elective conditions.
Correlation between history, physical examination, and neurodiagnostic testing is emphasized for conditions like herniated nucleus pulposis and spinal stenosis.

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Imaging studies play a key role in correlating clinical findings with diagnoses.
Athletes over 60 undergoing back surgery have a low probability of returning to their prior activity level.
Rehabilitative principles, including core stabilization, are vital for prevention and treatment.

Conclusions:

A systematic diagnostic approach is essential for effective low back pain management in athletes.
Core stabilization and rehabilitation are critical for preventing and treating lumbar disorders.
Prognosis for returning to sport after surgery in older athletes should be carefully considered.