Stress fractures of the pars interarticularis genrerally tend to arise in young athletes in sports that require repetitive hyperextension and rotation. Sports that this injury is commonly seen include, tennis, cricket, dance, weightlifting, and other throwing sports.there is normally pain on one side of the back and it is often reported as occuring after one specific movement. The mangement of these injuries includes activity limitation and specific core control activities that improve the muscle control in the region.