Sports medicine and arthroscopy review
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Sports Med Arthrosc · Mar 2008
ReviewFunctional rehabilitation of lumbar spine injuries in the athlete.
Athletic injuries to the lumbar spine are relatively common, depending upon the specific sport. With proper management, the majority of injuries resolve quickly and allow for rapid return to sport. ⋯ A comprehensive rehabilitation program should include correction of flexibility and strength deficits, with subsequent progression to functional and sports-specific exercises. The purpose of this paper is to review current concepts regarding core stability and rehabilitation in the athlete.