Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog

Spondylolysis, Low Back Pain, Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Spondylolysis, Low Back Pain, Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine Mangiarelli Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy for Spondylolysis in Teens

Spondylolysis is a lumbar stress fracture in the pars interarticularis, the bony bridge that connects the upper and lower facet joints of the vertebrae. Spondylolysis is a common cause of low back pain in adolescent athletes, caused by repetitive loading, backward bending, and twisting of the lower back. Physical therapy can successfully manage spondylolysis in adolescent athletes, helping to reduce pain, improve strength and function in the low back, and safely return athletes to sports competition.

Read More

Follow us on Social Media