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Back pain in athletes.

S R Cannon, S E James

    British Journal of Sports Medicine
    |September 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Back pain in athletes is common, often linked to popular sports. Physiotherapy is the most effective treatment, regardless of symptom duration or onset.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Rehabilitation

    Background:

    • Back pain is a frequent complaint among athletes presenting to specialized clinics.
    • A significant delay in seeking treatment was observed despite accessible care policies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the presentation, investigations, diagnoses, and treatments of back pain in athletes.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of different diagnostic and treatment modalities for athletic back pain.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 197 patients with back pain over four years at an Athletes Clinic.
    • Review of patient demographics, symptom duration, injury-related sports, diagnostic investigations (including pelvic X-rays), and treatment outcomes.

    Main Results:

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    • The majority of patients were males under 30, with an average symptom duration of 42 weeks before presentation.
    • Injuries were commonly associated with six specific sports.
    • Radiological examinations, including AP pelvis views, proved valuable.
    • The diagnosis of prolapsed intervertebral disc was frequently overused.
    • Physiotherapy emerged as the most beneficial treatment across all patient subgroups.

    Conclusions:

    • Physiotherapy is a highly effective treatment for athletic back pain, irrespective of patient age, symptom onset, or duration.
    • Diagnostic approaches for athletic back pain may require refinement, with a potential overuse of specific diagnoses like prolapsed intervertebral disc.