Risk factors associated with low back pain in rowers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent injury among rowers, impacting their careers and potentially causing disability. However, the risk factors for LBP in rowers are still unclear, with most existing studies focusing on individual factors and lacking comprehensive meta-analyses.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis, following PRISMA guidelines, conducted comprehensive searches in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Medrxiv without publication date restrictions. Pooled odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using a random-effects model to account for heterogeneity. Sensitivity analyses assessed result robustness by excluding individual studies, and meta-regression explored potential heterogeneity sources. The study protocol was

SUBMITTER: Ze X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12218018 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature