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May 6, 2026International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyOpen Access

SPORT: A Novel Biopsychosocial Framework for Chronic Low Back Pain in a Young Athlete – A Case Report

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Overview

Case report demonstrates improvement in pain and function in young athletes recovering from chronic low back pain using a biopsychosocial approach.

Key Points

  • To apply a novel biopsychosocial framework for managing chronic low back pain in young athletes.
  • Case report of an 18-year-old male athlete with chronic low back pain.
  • Application of the SPORT framework focusing on evidence-based rehabilitation principles.
  • Tracking outcomes including strength, sport participation, pain, and function.
  • Strength increased significantly with squat performance rising from 45 lb to 435 lb.
  • Deadlift improved from 45 lb to 465 lb.
  • Recreational sport participation increased from inactivity to playing 45 minutes for five days.
  • Patient reported near pain-free living and significant improvements in function.

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James Swift (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa8eac04f884e66b531049https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.160513
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