Title

Spinal Conditioning For Athletes With Lumbar Spondylolysis And Spondylolisthesis

Keywords

Athletic injury; Low back pain; Spondylolisthesis; Spondylolysis; Spondylosis

Abstract

Low back pain is a common condition in athletic populations. Participation in athletics has been linked to specific anatomical changes to the lumber spine (spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis). Practical guidelines for strength and conditioning professionals should recognize the biomechanical stresses associated with athletic participation in this population. Program modifications can be made in athletes with spondylolitic disorders. Conditioning routines should emphasize spinal stabilization and sport-specific flexibility. This article makes recommendations for athletes with spondylolitic disorders that should allow participation in lumbar conditioning while protecting the back from undue stress. © National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Publication Date

1-1-2008

Publication Title

Strength and Conditioning Journal

Volume

30

Issue

2

Number of Pages

43-52

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31816a6d0f

Socpus ID

67650022074 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/67650022074

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