Published July 3, 2025 | Version v1

CASE REPORT: MULTIMODAL REHABILITATION IN A YOUNG OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTER WITH CHRONIC LUMBOSACRAL PAIN AND LOWER LIMB NEUROLOGICAL DEFICITS

  • 1. MSc. Physical Therapist, Sport Medicine Rehabilitation, Ministry of Health, Qatif Central Hospital.
  • 2. Physical Therapist, Ministry of Health, Dammam Medical Complex, Eastern Region, KSA.
  • 3. MSc. Physical Therapist, Ministry Of Health, Head of Physical Therapy Department in Qatif Health Network, Eastern Region, KSA.
  • 4. MSc. Physical Therapist, Sport Medicine Rehabilitation, Ministry Of Health, Head of Rehabilitation Center Qatif Health Network, Eastern Region, KSA.

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Introduction: This case report describes the comprehensive rehabilitation of a 17-year-old elite Olympic weightlifter experiencing chronic lower back and left leg pain, with diagnosed lumbar disc pathology.

Case Presentation: After one year of persistent symptoms and unsuccessful conservative and interventional treatments, a structured six-week physiotherapy program targeting flexibility, neuromuscular control, and strength led to full recovery.

Conclusion: Conservative multimodal rehabilitation incorporating directional preference therapy, neurodynamics, and functional reconditioning can successfully restore high-level athletic performance without surgery.

 

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