KNES 372 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Anatomical Terms Of Motion, Spondylolisthesis, Palpation
6 Oct 2018
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Lbp is the leading cause of disability in the world affecting both the general population and athletes. It can also have other long-term consequences: clear mechanism of injury/pain often cannot be identified, making lower back pain tricky. Commonly characterized as non-specific because often we are unsure of the mechanisms and causes behind the problem: complex combination of anatomical, physical, lifestyle, psychological, neurophysiological, social, and genetic factors. Painful: diagnosis history, clinical tests (strength/flexibility/etc. , best treatment is to try to maintain normal activity level (walking, etc. Usually starts with mechanical back-pain and in sports that contain excessive extension of lower back (ex: ballet and tennis). Lack of studies on lower back pain prevention. Some on select populations but no rcts on this yet: risk factors: improper technique, posture (ex: hyper lordosis), previous back injury, excessive flexion, extension, rotation loads, etc, prevention: improve movement control and movement quality!
