Physical and psychological differences between athletes with and without chronic primary low back pain: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Low back pain among athletes varies by sport, age, and sex, affecting performance and contributing to sports retirement. Recently, there has been an increasing focus on chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) in athletes. The aim of this scoping review is to examine the existing literature on CPLBP, focusing on the physical and psychological differences between athletes with and without CPLBP.

Design and methods

A systematic search across MEDLINE, CINAHL, SportDiscus, and PsycINFO, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Guidelines (PRISMA), identified 11 relevant studies. Three key concepts guided the search: "chronic low back pain", "physical and psychological characteristics", and "athletes".

Results

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SUBMITTER: Prunault C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12360265 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature