The epidemiology and risk associated with lower back pain in cyclists

Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-98). === Aims of this thesis: the research reported in this thesis consists of a literature review and two research parts. In the first research part, a descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted, to investigate 1) the epide...

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Main Author: Marsden, Mandy
Other Authors: Schwellnus, Martin
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12114
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-uct-oai-localhost-11427-121142020-10-06T05:11:40Z The epidemiology and risk associated with lower back pain in cyclists Marsden, Mandy Schwellnus, Martin Sports Physiotherapy Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-98). Aims of this thesis: the research reported in this thesis consists of a literature review and two research parts. In the first research part, a descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted, to investigate 1) the epidemiology and 2) the nature of LBP in cyclists, and 3) possible risk factors associated with LBP in cyclists. In the second research part, a case control study was conducted, to investigate the association between LBP in cyclists and 1) flexibility and 2) anthropometric measurements, and 3) bicycle set-up parameters. 2015-01-13T03:50:49Z 2015-01-13T03:50:49Z 2009 Master Thesis Masters MPhil http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12114 eng application/pdf University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences Division of Physiotherapy
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The epidemiology and risk associated with lower back pain in cyclists
description Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-98). === Aims of this thesis: the research reported in this thesis consists of a literature review and two research parts. In the first research part, a descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted, to investigate 1) the epidemiology and 2) the nature of LBP in cyclists, and 3) possible risk factors associated with LBP in cyclists. In the second research part, a case control study was conducted, to investigate the association between LBP in cyclists and 1) flexibility and 2) anthropometric measurements, and 3) bicycle set-up parameters.
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