Clinical management of acute low back pain in elite and subelite rowers: a Delphi study of experienced and expert clinicians

• Published in: British journal of sports medicine Vol. 55; no. 23; pp. 1324 - 1334
• Main Authors: Wilkie, Kellie, Thornton, Jane S, Vinther, Anders, Trease, Larissa, McDonnell, Sarah-Jane, Wilson, Fiona
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine 01.12.2021; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: athlete; Back pain; Data analysis; Delphi method; lower back; Original research; Radiation; Rehabilitation; Response rates; Risk factors; Rowing; sporting injuries; treatment; United States > US; treatment; lower back; rowing; athlete; sporting injuries

ObjectivesRowing-related low back pain (LBP) is common but published management research is lacking. This study aims to establish assessment and management behaviours and beliefs of experienced and expert clinicians when elite and subelite rowers present with an acute episode of LBP; second, to inve...