Fatty Infiltrate of the Lumbar Multifidus Muscles Predicts Return to Play in Young Athletes With Extension-Based Low Back Pain

Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that athletes with EB LBP and fatty infiltrate in the LMM had lower odds of return to sport compared with athletes with normal muscle. Level of Evidence: II B. Clinical Relevance: This study provides sports medicine clinicians with a prognostic tool to help manage young athletes with EB LBP. Clinicians can make decisions regarding rehabilitation and return to play based on MRI findings.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research