Episode 2 - Low Back Stress Fractures
Dr Etienne Du Preez - Sports Physician
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Dr Etienne Du Preez is a Sports Physician based in Sydney. In this episode we talk about low back or lumbar spine stress fractures. What this injury is, how to best manage and treat a low back stress fractures and the long-term implications of this injury.


Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

• What is a Sports Physician and what do they do?
• Lumbar spine stress fractures are more than just one condition
• How common are lumbar spine stress fractures?
• How normal is it for young people to have back pain?
• What % of young athletes will experience a lumbar spine stress fracture?
• How concerned should I be as a parent if my young athlete has a stress fracture?
• What are the long-term implications of lumbar spine stress fractures?
• How long does a lumbar spine stress fracture take to heal?
• The impact of this injury on the injured young athlete and their families
• Ways of helping injured young athletes cope
• If my son/daughter tells me they have a sore back what is a good way to manage this?
• Do I need to go straight to a physio or GP?
• Initial management strategies when you have a young athlete with a sore back
• When to look for assessment and treatment from a practitioner
• Should I get an x-ray for low back pain in young athlete?
• If the x-ray is clear, are we in the clear?

Resources
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Dr Etienne Du Preez
https://www.stadiumclinic.com.au/dr-etienne-preez-cross-sports-doctor-sydney.html


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