Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the most frequently reported musculoskeletal disorder, and
can result in long term pain and disability. Rowing is a sport associated with large
volumes of training and high cumulative loading of the lumbar spine. The most frequently
reported site of pain for rowers is the low back. Recent research has focused on epidemiology
and biomechanical analyses to understand mechanisms that contribute to LBP onset.
There has been a limited focus on management or prevention strategies. There are currently
no guidelines for managing LBP in rowers or in athletes who participate in other sports.
There are guidelines for managing LBP in the general population. While many principles
of management are transferable, there is a need to consider issues that are particular
to rowers. We aimed to synthesise evidence on low back pain (LBP) in adult rowers
and to create a consensus statement to inform clinical practice.
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