Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
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Orthop J Sports Med · Jun 2019
Lower Back Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Players: A 5-Season Epidemiological Study.
Low back injuries are common in collegiate football players and can frequently lead to persistent pain, reinjuries, and time lost from participation. ⋯ There was a relatively high rate of lumbar back injuries at the collegiate level (2.70/10,000 AEs), the majority of which were new injuries. About 18% of reported injuries were reinjuries. Although very few required surgery, a careful examination and work-up should be conducted to evaluate each injury. Regimented physical therapy and reconditioning programs are recommended to avert reinjuries.