The Athlete's Lumbar Spine: Evaluation and Treatment

Course overview

The lumbar spine has long been reported as a significant problem in sports. According to recent statistics, 89.5% of baseball athletes, 76.6% of soccer athletes, and 75% of gymnasts (to name just a few sports!) all report some type of low back pain. Injuries include soft tissue strains, facet syndrome, spondylolysis, end plate fractures, ring apophysis, and more. Why?? Aren't our athletes well-conditioned? Robert McCabe, DPT helps to educate about the reasons for the low back pain epidemic and how therapy can rehabilitate athletes and change the narrative. Join Dr. McCabe as he covers: -Sport culture -Inadequate (and proper) progressive loading -Proper return to sport testing -In-depth athlete lumbar spine evaluations -Rehabilitation: Phases/Goals/Components/Principles