title: Managing sports-related low back pain.
abstract: Low back pain is a common complaint among both the general and the athletic populations. A thorough evaluation and specific diagnosis is required before prescribing treatment. A complete rehabilitation program should include exercises to enhance strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. This article focuses on exercises to improve flexibility.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Croteau
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010353:Patient Education as Topic