10 results match your criteria: "Lumbar Disk Problems in the Athlete"
Efficacy of ultrasound versus short wave diathermy in the treatment of chronic low back pain in patients with lumbar disk herniation: a prospective randomized control study.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
November 2023
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) often causes chronic low back pain (CLBP), and this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) and short wave diathermy (SWD) treatments in physical therapy for patients experiencing CLBP due to LDH.
- A randomized control trial included three treatment groups: two groups received either US or SWD in addition to standard therapies, while a control group only received standard therapies.
- Results showed significant improvements in pain and disability scores across all groups, with deeper heating treatments (US and SWD) contributing to continued benefits in physical and emotional well-being over time.
Back pain during growth.
Swiss Med Wkly
June 2013
University Children's Hospital, Basel, Switzerland.
Article Synopsis
- Back pain affects not only adults but also a significant number of children and adolescents, with incidence rates rising from 10-20% during growth periods due to factors like rapid growth, poor fitness, and varying levels of sports activity.
- In children, especially those under 5, there is a higher likelihood of serious underlying issues such as tumors or congenital defects, necessitating close monitoring and assessment when specific red flags are present.
- High-level sports can expose the developing spine to stress, leading to common conditions like scoliosis and spondylolysis; while most of these issues can be managed conservatively, a pubertal growth spurt remains a notable risk factor for complications.
Risk factors of recurrent lumbar disk herniation: a single center study and review of the literature.
J Spinal Disord Tech
June 2015
*Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Kanazawa Hospital †Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- * Analyzing a group of 298 patients, researchers found that 10.7% experienced recurrent LDH, with current smoking and occupational lifting being significant risk factors.
- * The findings suggest that quitting smoking and avoiding heavy lifting could help reduce the chances of experiencing recurrent LDH.
Spine problems in young athletes.
Instr Course Lect
June 2013
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The increasing number of young athletes is leading to higher instances of acute and chronic back pain, primarily due to muscular issues, but certain symptoms require careful evaluation.
- Proper diagnosis involves a medical history, physical exams, and imaging techniques, especially when pain is accompanied by red flags like night pain or neurologic symptoms.
- Common causes like spondylolysis can often be treated with conservative measures, and most young athletes can expect to return to sports post-treatment, though some may need to avoid high-impact activities.
Return-to-play rates in National Football League linemen after treatment for lumbar disk herniation.
Am J Sports Med
March 2011
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 676 N St Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated NFL linemen who underwent treatment for lumbar disk herniation to understand their return to play rates after surgery vs. non-surgical methods.
- Out of 66 linemen, 80.8% of those treated surgically returned to play successfully, significantly higher than the 28.6% success rate for those treated non-surgically.
- The research concluded that surgical treatment leads to better outcomes for NFL linemen, recommending the use of surgery for recurrent issues, while noting the need for more comprehensive studies to validate results.*
Magnetic resonance imaging findings of the lumbar spine in elite horseback riders: correlations with back pain, body mass index, trunk/leg-length coefficient, and riding discipline.
Am J Sports Med
November 2009
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Helios Klinikum Krefeld, Academic Teaching Hospital University of Düsseldorf, Krefeld, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- Most competitive horseback riders experience lower back, hip joint, and hamstring pain, particularly affecting show jumpers, but there has been limited research on lumbar disk degeneration in these athletes.
- A study comparing 58 elite riders and 30 non-riders found a higher history of low back pain (LBP) in riders (88%) vs. controls (33%), but no significant differences in lumbar disk degeneration based on MRI results.
- The findings suggest that while riders often report LBP, MRI scans do not provide evidence linking competitive riding to accelerated lumbar disk degeneration.
Lumbar intervertebral disk degeneration in elite competitive swimmers: a case control study.
Am J Sports Med
August 2007
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- Elite swimmers tend to face more issues with lumbar disk degeneration compared to recreational swimmers, with 68% of elite swimmers showing signs of degeneration.
- The study involved 56 elite swimmers and 38 controls, using MRI to assess disk health, and found significant differences in degeneration rates between the groups.
- The research suggests that high levels of competitive swimming may accelerate lumbar disk degeneration, particularly in the L5-S1 region, although no direct link was found between swimming styles and low back pain symptoms.
[Epidemiological factors of lumbar disk herniation].
Neurochirurgie
May 1991
Clinique de Neurochirurgie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Genève.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes two patient series operated on for herniated lumbar discs, one retrospectively with 484 cases and one prospectively with 289 cases.
- Most patients were aged between 30 and 60 years, predominantly male (about 60%), with a body mass index (B.M.I.) similar to the general population, except for younger men who were heavier.
- The findings indicate that heavy labor was more common in the first series of patients but not in the second, suggesting potential links between heavy work or intense sports during adolescence and the development of herniated discs, with an incidence rate of 62 cases per 100,000 people per year in Geneva.
Low back pain in the athlete. From spondylogenic injury during recreation or competition.
Postgrad Med
December 1983
Article Synopsis
- Low back pain is often experienced by athletes, making accurate diagnosis crucial to avoid potential disability.
- After ruling out mechanical issues like muscle strain and leg-length inequality, it's important to investigate more serious conditions like disk herniation and compression fractures.
- Treatment aims to relieve pain and prevent additional injuries for those suffering from these back issues.
Article Synopsis
- * Conservative treatment included rest, anti-inflammatory meds, alternative exercises, and gradual return to running, with most participants following a specific exercise regimen and some receiving traction and epidural steroid injections.
- * Overall, the recovery was positive, with eight runners returning to active running and one switching to marathon biking, leaving only one unable to participate in sports again.