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  • 1Primary Care Sports Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA. pierre.dhemecourt@childrens.harvard.edu

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Summary

Young athletes with spinal deformities can often continue sports. Bracing and physical therapy allow participation, even in activities that might aggravate the condition.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Spine Deformities

Background:

  • Spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis can be incidentally found in young athletes or potentially linked to athletic activities.
  • Management often involves bracing, which raises questions about continued sports participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and recommendations for young athletes with spinal deformities to continue participating in sports.
  • To discuss the role of bracing and physical therapy in managing these conditions while maintaining athletic activity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding spinal deformities in athletes.
  • Analysis of bracing protocols and their impact on sports participation.
  • Consideration of physical therapy's role in supporting athletic function.

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Main Results:

  • Many sports can be safely played while wearing a brace for spinal deformities.
  • Bracing protocols typically allow sufficient time out-of-brace for athletes to participate in various sports.
  • Physical therapy for spinal flexibility and strengthening is crucial for athletes with deformities.

Conclusions:

  • Young athletes with spinal deformities should generally be encouraged to continue sports participation.
  • Effective management strategies, including bracing and physical therapy, facilitate continued athletic activity.
  • Even sports that may potentially aggravate the deformity can often be continued under appropriate guidance.