SPINAL POSTURE OF THORACIC AND LUMBAR SPINE AND PELVIC TILT IN HIGHLY TRAINED CYCLISTS

The aim of this study was to evaluate sagittal thoracic and lumbar spinal curvatures and pelvic tilt in elite and master cyclists when standing on the floor, and sitting on a bicycle at three different handlebar-hand positions. A total of 60 elite male cyclists (mean age: 22.95 ± 3.38 years) and 60...

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Main Authors: José M. Muyor, Pedro A. López-Miñarro, Fernando Alacid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol10/n2/16/v10n2-16text.php