Protecting the Spine in Sport: Preventing Low Back and Neck Injuries

Course overview

**This course is PACE and CE Broker approved. Completions will be automatically reported to CE Broker instantly** This course examines the biomechanical demands of sport on the cervical and lumbar spine and outlines evidence-informed strategies to prevent injury across athletic environments. Participants learn how movement patterns, load distribution, conditioning variables, and sport-specific mechanics contribute to both acute and overuse spinal injuries. The course integrates assessment frameworks, corrective programming, and coaching cues that help reduce injury risk while supporting performance goals. Emphasis is placed on practical approaches, clear clinical reasoning, and collaborative communication to keep athletes healthy, prepared, and resilient through training and competition.