Lumbar spine region pathology and hamstring and calf injuries in athletes: is there a connection?
This paper discusses the theory that subtle lumbosacral canal impingement of the L5 nerve root may be a relatively common occurrence in older footballers and may in fact be a common underlying basis for the age related predisposition towards hamstring and calf strains.
University of Melbourne/South Sydney Sports Medicine, Australia. johnorchard@msn.com.au <johnorchard@msn.com.au>
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Orchard
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Farhart
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Leopold
D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries*; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries*; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000150:complications*; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000209:etiology*