James P. MacDonald M.D. - Spondylolysis - To Brace or Not to Brace - 2011 ACSM Annual Meeting

Adolescent isthmic spondylolysis is a commonly acquired condition, particularly in the athlete. Spondylolysis: To Brace or Not to Brace, That is the Question features an evidence-based review of the condition and its up-to-date treatment. The DVD also looks at whether bracing will help or hurt the condition. In addition, the DVD discusses possible future steps that could be undertaken to advance the efforts to successfully treat the condition.
Among the topics covered:
• Spondylolysis: What is it?
• Epidemiology
• Causes of back pain
• Spondylolysis: what does it look like?
• Reviewing the literature
• Can a brace make the situation worse?
• Summary: surprised?
• Future directions