Association between lower back pain and lower extremity pain among young volleyball players: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

BackgroundLower back pain (LBP), as well as lower extremity injuries, are major problems among young volleyball players. Nevertheless, only few studies have focused on the relationship between lower extremity injuries and LBP. ObjectiveThis study investigated the association between LBP and lower extremity pain, including knee and ankle pain, among young volleyball players. DesignCross-sectional study. SettingAmateur sports association. ParticipantsElementary and middle school-aged athletes (6–15 years of age). Main outcome measuresLBP and lower extremity pain. ResultsA total of 566 young volleyball players participated in this study. The point prevalence of LBP among young volleyball players was 9.5%. Using absence of lower extremity pain as a reference, the adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for LBP was 11.07 (5.64–21.71) in the presence of lower extremity pain. ConclusionsLBP is associated with Lower extremity pain among young volleyball players. Careful attention should be paid to lower extremity complaints to prevent and treat LBP among young volleyball players.