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. 1980 Jul;14(2-3):105–108. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.14.2-3.105

Backache in oarsmen.

M C Stallard
PMCID: PMC1858971  PMID: 6447528

Abstract

There has been an increase in complaints of backache amongst oarsmen recently. It is suggested that backache is related to the training programme and the modern style of rowing and that the rotational forces of rowing are responsible for the symptoms. An approach to the management of the problem is suggested.

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