Lumbar Stabilization: An Evidence-Based Approach for the Athlete with Low Back Pain

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Abstract

THIS MANUSCRIPT PRESENTS AN OVERVIEW OF SPINAL STABILIZATION FOR THE LUMBAR SPINE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE LOCAL STABILIZATION MUSCULATURE, WHICH HAS RECEIVED CONSIDERABLE SUPPORT IN THE LITERATURE. A PROGRESSIVE STABILIZATION PROGRAM TARGETING THE LOCAL STABILIZING MUSCULATURE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE DIVERSE ATHLETIC POPULATION.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-93
Number of pages9
JournalStrength and Conditioning Journal
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 4 2015

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2015 National Strength and Conditioning Association.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Keywords

  • low back pain
  • multifidus
  • spinal column
  • stabilization
  • transversus abdominis

Disciplines

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

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