College Knowledge Exchange - Low Back Pandemic? Lumbar Bone Stress Injuries in Young Athletes

Overview

The College Knowledge Exchange is a series of presentations delivered by Fellows of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (the College). Including a presentation followed by the opportunity for Q&A and peer-to-peer interaction, the College Knowledge Exchange is a great opportunity to connect with the College network and learn from the experience of your esteemed College peers.

Andrew will discuss the topic of Low Back Pandemic? Lumbar Bone Stress Injuries in Young Athletes and cover areas including:

Low Back Pain in Young Athletes vs Adults
Risk Factors, Sports
History
Physical Exam
Role of Imaging/Imaging Reporting/Imaging Findings
Diagnosis vs Prognosis (evidence)
Diagnosis vs Management (evidence)
Rehab/Monitoring/Criteria for RTS

Presenter

Andrew McGough, FACP, Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist; Previous/Current Experience: Physiotherapy Lead Roles: National Teams/State Institute Programs: Diving, Gymnastics, Athletics, Baseball; Head of Medical Roles: Brisbane Bullets, NBL; Australian Wheelchair Rugby Team; Australian Bobsled Team, Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Nationals etc. University Roles: University of QLD, La Trobe University