Low Back Pain Among Weightlifting Adolescents and Young Adults

Fares, Mohamad Y.; Fares, Jawad; Salhab, Hamza A.; Khachfe, Hussein H.; Bdeir, Ahmad; Fares, Youssef

doi:10.7759/cureus.9127

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“…Furthermore, it was reported that working with the trunk in bent and twisted positions for more than two hours/day may expose the athlete to a low back injury and should be considered as a risk factor for low back pain. Also, excessive weights puts the back in a compromising position that may lead to injury [15,16]. Moreover, Coenen et al determined that the cumulative low back loads may be a significant risk factor for low back pain [17].…”

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“…In a systematic review, Heneweer et al concluded that heavy workload and the accumulation of loads or the frequency of lifts were moderate to strong risk factors for low back pain [18]. Also, Fares et al reported performing improper techniques as a risk factor for low back injuries [16]. While irreversible changes in the lumbar vertebra without symptoms were reported in children and adolescents undergoing resistance training [19].…”

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Incidence of Low Back Injuries Among Iranian Athletes in 12 Disciplines of Olympic Sports

Varkiani

Ordibehesht²,

Alizadeh

et al. 2021

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Purpose: The present research aimed to determine the prevalence and incidence rate of low back pain and injury in 12 Olympic sports athletes presenting to the injury surveillance system of the Sports Medicine Federation of Iran. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of athletes from the injury surveillance system of the Sports Medicine Federation of Iran, for three years. Descriptive statistic was used for the study. Results: The incidence rate of 6.7 injuries per 10000 athletes registered was calculated for low back complaints in 12 sports disciplines. Weightlifting, wushu, and judo had the highest, and gymnastic and soccer had the lowest low back injuries incidence. More than one-third of the low back complaints involved the lumbar spine. Also, females were at higher risk of low back pain and injury than males. Of age categories, adults and elderlies had the highest prevalence of low back complaints with more involvement in the lumbar spine. Conclusion: According to the results, wushu, judo, and especially weightlifting should be the priority of prevention. Furthermore, females and elderlies require more focus on preventive measures.

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Incidence of Low Back Injuries Among Iranian Athletes in 12 Disciplines of Olympic Sports

Varkiani

Ordibehesht²,

Alizadeh

et al. 2021

PTJ

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“…On the other hand, athletes may suffer injuries such as back pain if they do not choose the correct weight and have proper form [1,2]. Particularly, weightlifting training in young athletes can damage the growth plate and should be performed with extreme caution [3].…”

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“…Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common weightlifting complaints, with incidence rates ≥ 40%, caused by lumbar disc degeneration and herniation, which can interfere with not only sports activities but also social life [2]. Although few studies have investigated whether weightlifting training during the growth period is associated with future lumbar disc degeneration and LBP, it is important to note that spinal abnormalities that develop at a young age not only cause LBP at that time, but also increase the risk of recurrence of LBP in adulthood [4,5].…”

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Incidence and Temporal Changes in Lumbar Degeneration and Low Back Pain in Child and Adolescent Weightlifters: Prospective 5-Year Cohort Study

Yoshimizu¹,

Nakase²,

Yoshioka³

et al. 2021

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PurposeTo investigate the incidence of lumbar degeneration findings and low back pain (LBP) over a 5-year period in children and adolescent weightlifters using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and medical questionnaires. Furthermore, to reveal the temporal changes in the lumbar vertebrae caused by long-term hard weightlifting training during the growth period.MethodsTwelve children and adolescent weightlifters who participated in weightlifting for >2 years (six boys, six girls, 11.4±2.0 years) were enrolled. Participants underwent annual medical questionnaire surveys including practice frequency, competition history, presence of LBP, and lumbar examinations using MRI during the 5-year follow-up.ResultsLumbar disc degeneration was detected in all participants after 4 years, and lumbar disc herniation findings were detected in 33% of participants after 5 years; one underwent herniotomy during the follow-up period. Lumbar spondylolysis was detected in 58% of patients at 5 years. Although there were three participants who had LBP in the final year, none had LBP that prevented them from returning to weightlifting.ConclusionA 5-year cohort study of 12 children and adolescent weightlifters detected lumbar degeneration in all participants. Long-term hard weightlifting training during the growth period may increase the risk of developing current and future LBP.

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“…In order to understand the kind of physical activity practiced by a costalero, a comparative analysis is made with power lifting [ 7 , 8 , 9 ]. The aim of weightlifting is to lift a maximum weight in a one-time repeat [ 10 , 11 ], whereas the costalero lifts a lower weight for a longer period of time.…”

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Spanish Costaleros’ Physical Activity and Their Quality of Life

Ubago-Jiménez

Zurita-Ortega

Puertas-Molero

et al. 2020

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(1) Physical activity is one of the most influencing factors in people’ quality of life. Likewise, the costaleros of the Holy Week of Andalusia (Spain) carry out an important effort with high intensity during an extended time without any preparation. This study was the aim of knowing the intensity of the physical activity practiced by the costaleros in relation to their quality of life. (2) A transversal study was carried out with 1057 costaleros in Andalusia (Spain), where 930 were male and 127 female, between the ages of 18–61 years old (31.26 ± 7.60). For this purpose, descriptive, inferential, and correlative analyses were developed. Accelerometers (ActiGraph) were used during the procession to know the intensity of physical activity and the SF-36 test to know the self-perceived state of health and quality of life. (3) The intensity of physical activity practiced by costaleros is moderate, and it is related with their quality of life. In addition, positive associations are found between general health and physical activity. (4) Participants’ quality of life is associated with physical activity and freedom from injury. In addition, the measurement by accelerometry provides real data on the intensity of the effort made.

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Low Back Pain Among Weightlifting Adolescents and Young Adults

Cited by 27 publications

References 16 publications

Incidence of Low Back Injuries Among Iranian Athletes in 12 Disciplines of Olympic Sports

Incidence of Low Back Injuries Among Iranian Athletes in 12 Disciplines of Olympic Sports

Incidence and Temporal Changes in Lumbar Degeneration and Low Back Pain in Child and Adolescent Weightlifters: Prospective 5-Year Cohort Study

Spanish Costaleros’ Physical Activity and Their Quality of Life

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