Efficacy of American physical therapy clinical practice guidelines in treating lower back pain among track and field athletes

Abstract

Lower back pain has a significant impact on track and field athletes, affecting their performance and quality of life. This study explores the application of the American Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines (APTA Guidelines) in the management of lower back pain at this level. The physical therapy in the United States, which has a history of over 75 years, includes unarmed therapy, coordination, muscle endurance training, hip mobility therapy, stretching exercises, lower limb nerve mobility surgery, traction... It provides a solid framework for the treatment of lower back pain. In this paper, we explore these treatment methods in the context of track and field competitions and evaluate their effectiveness in meeting the specific needs of athletes. In addition, we also verified the research status of the incidence of low back pain in track and field athletes, identified its causes, and proposed an effective treatment scheme using massage, acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, therapeutic sports and other methods. The results indicate that the use of APTA guidelines can significantly alleviate athletes lower back pain, helping them better perform and recover. This study helps to further discuss how to improve clinical practice to manage specific injuries.