Report on Stress Fracture of Lumbar Spine
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Report on Stress Fracture of Lumbar Spine
Added on 2020-05-04
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Running head: STRESS FRACTURE OF LUMBAR SPINESTRESS FRACTURE OF LUMBAR SPINEName of the StudentStudent numberWord Count - 2229
1STRESS FRACTURE OF LUMBAR SPINEExecutive SummaryOverexertion of the lumbar spine, particularly L5 can give rise to the generation of smallfractures. Large number of micro fractures, causes inability of the vertebrae to absorb shocksresulting in pain of the lower back. It is associated with sports like football, gymnastics, amongothers. Diagnosis generally involves X-rays, radiographs, MRI, CT scan, SPECT, among others.Various treatments are available, which involve proper rest and consumption of NSAIDs, torelieve pain. Back braces are also used. Surgical treatments involve the spinal fusion technique.Following treatment, the athlete is advised to participate in a rehabilitation program, whichinvolves physical therapy under the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist. Sufficient restand nutritional supplementation help to prevent lumbar spine. Thus, stress fractures if severe andnot diagnosed on time can give rise to serious consequences and affect the athlete’s ability toparticipate in games.
2STRESS FRACTURE OF LUMBAR SPINETable of ContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................3Classification and Diagnosis............................................................................................................4Treatment and Rehabilitation..........................................................................................................7Prevention measures........................................................................................................................8Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................10Reference List................................................................................................................................12
3STRESS FRACTURE OF LUMBAR SPINEIntroductionThis report is based on football-associated stress fracture of the lumbar spine. Football isthe world’s most loved game. It’s history dates back to more than a century. It began in the year1863 when Football Association of England was first formed. It was the first body formed togovern the sports (Walvin, 2014). The earliest form of the game dates back to the Han dynasty ofChina. Another variation of the game originated in the Far East as well and this was named the‘Kemari’, which originated in Japan. Moreover, the Greeks and the Romans also had othervariations to this game like the ‘Episkryos’ and the ‘Harpastum’, respectively (Ryynänen, 2015).In 1882, the football related associations in England collaborated to create the InternationalFootball Association Board (IFAB). FIFA was established in the year 1904 in Paris and itbecame a part of IFAB in the year 1913. At that time, FIFA had only 7 countries as its membersbut now it consists of 208 members. This game involves the participation of 11 players fromeach team. The players need to maneuver the ball and hit it inside the opposition’s goal post.This game involves the skillful use of one’s legs and feet and as a result, it is associated with anumber of injuries (Sorez, 2012). Knee injuries are the most common form of injuries associated with football. Kneeinjuries involve the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament injuries. Othersinclude ankle sprains, torn meniscus, torn hamstrings, muscle contusions, shoulder dislocationand shoulder tendinitis (Whittaker et al., 2015). Stress fracture of the lumbar spine is anothertype of injury associated with football. This is medically known as Spondylolysis. It is causeddue to overuse of one’s lower back. It is the most common form of injury to the lower backassociated with various games including football. It occurs in the lowermost lumbar vertebra
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