High prevalence of low back pain among young basketball players with lower extremity pain: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem among young basketball players in addition to lower extremity injuries. However, studies that focus on LBP with lower extremity pain are limited. From the perspective of the kinematic chain, disrupted lower extremity function can lead to LBP. The association between these two symptoms in basketball players, however, has not been reported. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the association between lower extremity pain and LBP among young basketball players.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on school-aged basketball players (n = 592). Information regarding their sporting activities was collected using a self-reported questionnaire. Musculoskeletal pain such as low back, knee, and ankle pain was asses

SUBMITTER: Yabe Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7339456 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature