Although traditionally seen as a sport for elite schools and colleges, rowing is a founding
Olympic event and is increasingly enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. The sport's …

Introduction: Spondylolysis and isthmic spondylolisthesis are commonly implicated as
organic causes of low back pain in this population. Many patients involved in sports that …

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It often begins in
adolescence, setting a course for later in life. We have tracked the course of LBP in the …

Spondylolysis describes the fracture defect in the pars interarticularis of the lumbar
vertebrae, which may be found as a unilateral or bilateral lesion. One or more vertebral …

Lumbar spondylolysis is a unilateral or bilateral defect of the pars interarticularis, an isthmus
of bone connecting the superior and inferior facet surfaces in the lumbar spine at a given …

Background Upper limb neurodynamic tests (ULNTs) are used to identify a neuropathic pain
component in patients' presenting with arm and/or neck pain. Clinical tests with established …

Using a structured approach and expert consensus, we developed an evidence-based
guideline on the diagnosis of back pain and the treatment of non-specific back pain in …

Background Back pain in young athletes is common. Adolescents are at an increased risk
for back pain related to several factors including rapid growth. Traditionally, the conversation …

The chapter delves into a comprehensive examination of both diagnosis and treatment
strategies for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Spondylolysis, a condition characterized …

Low back pain in adolescent athletes is quite common, and an isthmic spondylolysis is the
most common identifiable cause. Spondylolysis, a bone stress injury of the pars …