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This study presents a preliminary conceptual framework (Phase 1) for RTA and RTS in golfers with NSLBP.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>A hermeneutic systematic literature review was combined with qualitative expert interviews to integrate scientific evidence and clinical expertise. Seven studies on RTA\/RTS and NSLBP were analyzed iteratively, and three experts in physiotherapy, sports science, and back pain research were interviewed using a theory-driven Phase 1 sampling approach. Data were analyzed via qualitative content analysis and triangulated to develop a context-sensitive conceptual model.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Psychosocial and functional variables such as motivation, self-efficacy, fear avoidance, and functional mobility appeared to be particularly important within the available literature and expert interviews, whereas biomedical indicators alone seemed insufficient to guide RTA\/RTS decisions. Experts described RTA as an individualized, goal oriented, biopsychosocial process. The combined evidence yielded a three-stage RTA framework (pain relief, mobility restoration, return to meaningful activity) and a five-phase golf-specific RTS model (clinical stability, functional capacity, golf movement integration, performance readiness, competition readiness).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>This Phase\u20111 conceptual framework provides an evidence\u2011informed, context\u2011sensitive structure for RTA and RTS in golfers with NSLBP. It integrates biopsychosocial factors with golf\u2011specific performance demands. 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