Comparison of sagittal spinal curvatures and pelvic tilt in highly trained athletes from different sport disciplines

López-Miñarro, Pedro Ángel; Muyor, José M.

doi:10.26582/k.49.1.2

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“…Another important finding was that no differences were found in the sagittal spine position in standing and base positions in the kayak between groups. Similar results have been found in the standing position when comparing kayakers with athletes of different sports [17], and with respect to junior kayakers in relaxed seating in the boat [23]. This could be due to the absence or lack of muscle tension in non-maximum positions.…”

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“…The sagittal spine and pelvic tilt were evaluated using the Spinal Mouse system (Idiag, Fehraltdorf, Switzerland) [17]. The measurements were taken in relaxed standing position, relaxed seating in the boat (base position), and in the maximum entry position in the kayak on both sides (attack position).…”

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“…No prior warming up was performed due to its influence on the hamstring extensibility test results [19]. Only one repetition per test was performed as in previous studies [17,20].…”

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Biomechanical Adaptations in Kayakers of Different Competitive Levels and the Relationship with the Kayak Elements

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A paddler’s characteristics can condition the placement of the elements of the boat. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences among kayakers from different skill levels on their sagittal spine position, hamstring extensibility and anthropometric variables; and to determine which variables could be used to determine the arrangement of the elements in the kayak. Thirty-four male sprint kayakers (8 Olympic-level, 13 from the U-23 national team and 13 amateurs) participated in this study. Anthropometric variables, following the protocol of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK); hamstring extensibility, with active and passive straight leg raise test; sagittal spine position in standing position and in the kayak, and the arrangement of the elements of the boat were measured. The groups with a high skill level showed a lower pelvic tilt in attack position in the kayak than amateurs (p ≤ 0.001). The U-23 group had a lower hamstring extensibility than amateurs (p = 0.053–0.013). The distance from the footrest to the different parts of the seat were dependent on the iliospinale measurement (R = 0.896–0.912). In conclusion, there were differences among groups on the sagittal spine position and hamstring extensibility. In addition, the placement of the boat elements was dependent on anthropometric variables, but not on hamstring extensibility or sagittal spine position.

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“…All tests were repeated three times by the same technician. The subjects were tested in the standing comfortable position with hands hanging beside their bodies with an exposed trunk and the C7 spinous process and the top of the anal cleft were determined and marked by the examiner [ 20 ]. Then, the spinal mouse device was placed on the defined C7 spinous process and moved along the midline of the spine to the top of the anal cleft at a constant speed.…”

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Thoracic and Lumbar Sagittal Spinal Curvature Adaptations between Elite Iranian Road and Speed Cyclists

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Background: Despite existing some research on the effects of professional cycling on cyclist’s spinal curvature angles, no research is available concentrating on possible differences in various types of professional cycling. Road (outdoor) and speed (indoor) cyclists have different anthropometric and predominant postures during cycling. The current study aims to investigate if cyclists with different types of cycling may have dissimilar spinal curvature adaptations. Objective: Forty-eight male subjects, including 16 elite road cyclists, 16 elite sprint cyclists and 16 non-athletes as the control group were recruited in this non-experimental study. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a spinal mouse was used to measure the thoracic and lumbar curvature angles in standing position. Results: The mean values of thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles were found as follows 48.3±7.2º & -20.3±7.2º for elite road cyclists; 46.6±8.1º & -22.5±7.7º for elite sprint cyclists; and 37.5±4.1º & -19±6.3º for the control group. The results confirmed that both the road and sprint cyclists showed significantly more hyper-kyphosis posture in their thoracic region when compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: All road cyclists showed no significantly higher degrees of thoracic angle relative to the sprint cyclists (p>0.05). However, all the cyclists and the control groups showed a normal range of lumbar lordosis angle. As a conclusion, the results of this study confirmed that an elite cyclist may predispose these subjects to the risk of hyper-kyphotic posture. The road cycling may result in more hyper-kyphosis due to the longer time, spent in flexed position.

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“…Strenuous physical activity as well as exposure to intensive athletic training may affect the immature spine and can lead to a greater prevalence of morphological and functional asymmetries of the body. Intensive and regular training causes muscular hypertrophy, imbalances between agonist and antagonist muscles, decreases in flexibility as well as posture alterations [16,19,25].…”

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Posture of adolescent volleyball players – a two-year study

Grabara

2020

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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SummaryStudy aim: The aim of this study was to assess and compare the posture of male and female adolescent volleyball players and non-training individuals over a 2-year period.Material and methods: The study group comprised 32 volleyball players and 30 non-athlete peers. Posture was assessed with a photogrammetric method based on the moiré phenomenon. Participants were examined 3 times at the ages of 14, 15 and 16 years. Training experience of the studied volleyball players at the time of the 1st measurement was less than 5 months.Results: In volleyball players greater asymmetry in the pelvis position was noted (rotation to the right). The right scapula was more outlying than the left, and the right shoulder was more elevated than the left. Volleyball training did not result in sagittal spinal curvatures. Male non-athlete participants exhibited a significant increase in thoracic kyphosis and a decrease in lumbar lordosis over a two-year period.Conclusion: Volleyball training affects the alignment of the pelvis, shoulder girdle and scapulae. The study revealed a number of differences in spinal curvatures between male volleyball players and non-athletes which could be associated with growth velocity and differences in body height.

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Comparison of sagittal spinal curvatures and pelvic tilt in highly trained athletes from different sport disciplines

Cited by 16 publications

References 20 publications

Biomechanical Adaptations in Kayakers of Different Competitive Levels and the Relationship with the Kayak Elements

Biomechanical Adaptations in Kayakers of Different Competitive Levels and the Relationship with the Kayak Elements

Thoracic and Lumbar Sagittal Spinal Curvature Adaptations between Elite Iranian Road and Speed Cyclists

Posture of adolescent volleyball players – a two-year study

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