The aging athlete's spine

Issue title: The Aging Athlete

Guest editors: Jeffrey L. YoungGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Buschbacher, Ralph

Affiliations: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana University, Clinical Building 368, 541 N Clinical Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

Abstract: This article deals with the problems associated with the spine in an aging athletic person or in an elderly person who may be interested in starting a sports activity. The anatomy and pathophysiology of the spine as regards aging is discussed, as are common diagnostic tests and physical examination procedures. Specific disorders such as spinal stenosis and radiculopathy are examined and special issues in various sports activities are described.

Keywords: Aging, Aged, Sports, Athletic injuries, Back, Spine

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1995-5109

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 55-74, 1995