Causes and prevention of low back pain in young athletes.

PAEDIATRIC SPORTS AND EXERCISE MEDICINE SECTION Executive: Drs Laura Purcell, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario (President); Merrilee Zetaruk, Winnipeg, Manitoba (President-Elect); John Philpott, Toronto, Ontario (Secretary-Treasurer); Michelle McTimoney, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Member-at-Large); Claire LeBlanc, Edmonton, Alberta (Member-at-Large 2007–2009) Principal author: Dr Laura Purcell, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario The recommendations in this statement do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. All Canadian Paediatric Society practice points are reviewed, revised or retired as needed on a regular basis. For the most current version, please consult the “Position Statements” section of the CPS website (www.cps.ca/english/publications/statementsindex.htm).

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