Low Back Pain in the Athletic & Young
The purpose of this 60 minute presentation is to:
Identify two clear subsets of back pain seen among young athletes
1. Posterior column stress reactions (mostly spondylolysis)
2. A subset of anterior column pathologies: Mechanical discogenic pain
These two subsets are illustrated by two different sporting codes:
1. Fast Bowling in Cricket
2. Rowing
Fast bowling is (among other loads) a repetitive end range extension / rotation load sport, and rowing is a repetitive & sustained flexion load sport.
The diagnosis of posterior column stress reactions and reversible posterior disc protrusions is possible with clinical examination. Stress reactions are provisionally diagnosed clinically by confirmation requires high tech imaging.
Treatments for the two conditions are very different and are based on diagnosis.
The lesson will cover
1. Prevalence of LBP in different sporting codes
2. Spondylolysis versus spondylolisthesis
3. Mechanical discogenic pain common in rowers
4. Case studies.
5. Discussion with emphasis on rejection of the Non-specific label and associated management systems
Please note: This is a live webinar. Login instructions including link details will be sent to registrants on the day of the event. If login instructions are not received by midday on the day of the lecture to contact us on nsw.pd@australian.physio
• VIC, TAS, NSW, ACT, QLD – 7.00pm AEST
• SA, NT – 6.30pm
• WA – 5.00pm