@article{ref1,
title="Back injuries in gymnastics",
journal="Clinics in sports medicine",
year="1985",
author="Micheli, L. J.",
volume="4",
number="1",
pages="85-93",
abstract="The complaint of low back pain in the adolescent must never be taken lightly. A high index of suspicion should be particularly entertained in a child participating in gymnastic training or competition. As noted in this article, steps can now be taken, particularly if a specific diagnosis is made early, to institute specific treatment with a high likelihood of success. Young gymnasts complaining of back pain must never be passed off as having sustained a back strain or &quot;muscle spasms&quot; and treated symptomatically. Persistent back pain beyond two weeks warrants, in our opinion, a complete evaluation, careful history and physical examination, a four-view radiographic assessment of the spine, and, if necessary, bone scans or other more advanced techniques to make a specific diagnosis of the cause of the pain.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0278-5919",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}