Stabilization exercises for the aging athlete

Issue title: The Aging Athlete

Guest editors: Jeffrey L. YoungGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: DeWerd, Julie

Affiliations: Center for Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation, Chicago, IL 50510, USA

Abstract: This article describes the use of spine stabilization exercises for treating low back pain in the aging athlete. Spine stabilization exercises are appropriate for treating a variety of pathological conditions in the spine and can be effective during all phases of the rehabilitative process. The emphasis of spine stabilization exercises is on minimizing stress on the spine to gain optimal function.

Keywords: Aging athlete, Low back pain, Spine stabilization exercises

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1995-5110

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 75-80, 1995