Comparison of sagittal lumbar curvature between elite cyclists and non-athletes

To compare sagittal lumbar curvature in several positions between elite cyclists and non-athletic subjects. A total of 60 elite male cyclists and 68 age-matched sedentary controls (mean age: 21.91±2.86 years) participated in the study. Lumbar curvature was measured with a Spinal Mouse® during relaxe...

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Published in:Science & sports 2013-12, Vol.28 (6), p.e167-e173
Main Authors: Muyor, J.M., López-Miñarro, P.A., Alacid, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colonne vertébrale
Cycling
Cyclisme
Lordose
Lordosis
Posture
Spine
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Summary:To compare sagittal lumbar curvature in several positions between elite cyclists and non-athletic subjects. A total of 60 elite male cyclists and 68 age-matched sedentary controls (mean age: 21.91±2.86 years) participated in the study. Lumbar curvature was measured with a Spinal Mouse® during relaxed standing, maximal trunk flexion in sitting with knees flexed, during a sit-and-reach test, and while sitting on the bicycle with upper-, middle-, and lower handlebar positions. The cyclists exhibited a significantly greater lumbar flexion than non-athletes (P
ISSN:0765-1597
DOI:10.1016/j.scispo.2013.04.003