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Predicting low back pain incidence among college golfers

Predicting low back pain incidence among college golfers. Background. Studies show that between 27-36% of all injuries in golfers are to the low back region. Many factors that contribute to the prevalence of low back pain (LBP), including: hamstring flexibility low back flexibility

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Predicting low back pain incidence among college golfers

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  1. Predicting low back pain incidence among college golfers

  2. Background • Studies show that between 27-36% of all injuries in golfers are to the low back region. • Many factors that contribute to the prevalence of low back pain (LBP), including: • hamstring flexibility • low back flexibility • abdominal/core body strength

  3. Purpose • The purpose of this experiment is to determine which of the following three factors would be the best predictor of LBP in college golfers. • Passive hip flexion? • Low back/hamstring flexibility? • Abdominal/core body strength?

  4. Methods • Subjects will be members of college golf teams • Subjects will complete a simple survey • question about low back pain history • whether they have participated in physical therapy for LBP. • Determine each subjects’ level of back pain based on an 11-point numeric pain rating scale

  5. Tests • Participants will be tested for: • Hamstring flexibility by measuring passive hip flexion with a goniometer. • Low back/hamstring flexibility with the Sit and Reach Test to test the subject’s. • Abdominal/core body strength with a straight leg lowering test to assess.

  6. Data Analysis and Dissemination • Multiple regression tests will be administered to determine which factor is the best predictor of LBP • A final report will be presented at the Student Research Conference

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