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Gannon L, Hind K. Skeletal Loading: Lean and Bone Mass Development in Young Elite Male Gymnasts, Swimmers, and Nonathletes Aged 6-24 Years. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2024:1-9. [PMID: 39244195 DOI: 10.1123/pes.2024-0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Exercise optimizes peak bone mass accrual, particularly if the loading is high magnitude and distributed in abnormal directions. Little is known about the influence of early intense training in sport during peak bone mass accrual, especially in boys. METHODS Ninety-eight males aged 6-24 years (gymnasts, swimmers, and controls) completed the bone-specific physical activity questionnaire and a 7-day exercise diary. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry determined bone mineral properties of the total body (less head) and lumbar spine (LS, L1-L4) and total lean mass. Subgroup analyses were conducted for juniors (prepubescent), adolescents (11-16 y), and seniors (17-24 y). RESULTS Lean mass was positively associated with total body less head and LS bone outcomes in all 3 age groups (R2 = .632-.770, P < .05), and bone-specific physical activity questionnaire scores were associated with LS bone mineral density in adolescents and seniors (R2 = .440 and .591, P < .05). Senior gymnasts had significantly higher LS bone mineral density (in grams per square centimeter) and Z-scores than swimmers (P = .004) and controls (P = .012). CONCLUSIONS Elite gymnastics is associated with superior peak bone mass accrual in young males. The benefits appear more pronounced during young adulthood compared with prepuberty, potentially reflecting an extended time course for bone adaptation.
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- Lisa Gannon
- School of Sport and Wellbeing, Faculty of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences, Leeds Trinity University, Leeds,United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Institute for Health and Wellbeing, Durham University, Durham,United Kingdom
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Müller A, Rockenfeller R, Aiyangar AK. Individual factors determine landing impacts in rested and fatigued cheerleaders. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1419783. [PMID: 39193490 PMCID: PMC11347287 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1419783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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High vertical ground reaction forces (VGRF) during landings following acrobatic elements in artistic gymnastics is associated with trunk and lower extremity injury risk. As similar data regarding injury risk factors in cheerleading are scarce, the purpose of this study was to assess VGRF in pop-off dismounts of rested and fatigued flyers in cheerleaders. Fifteen German cheerleaders were recruited for this study, including seven female flyers and eight male bases. It was expected that performance would change in fatiguing athletes, potentially increasing the risk for injuries. However, neither the mean VGRF (rested: 6.0 ± 1.9 BW, fatigued: 6.2 ± 1.3 BW, overall range: 2.1-14.9 BW) nor the individual VGRF-time courses of the flyers changed significantly after the workout. Instead, we show that the flyers' ability to land - but not the bases' ability to catch - significantly influences the maximum and time-resolved impacts.
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- Andreas Müller
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Information Processing (MTI Mittelrhein), University of Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
- Mechanical Systems Engineering, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), Duebendorf, Switzerland
- Institute of Sports Science, University of Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Engineering and Information Processing (MTI Mittelrhein), University of Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
- Mathematical Institute, University of Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
- School of Science, Technology and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- Mechanical Systems Engineering, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), Duebendorf, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Faculty of Engineering and Sciences, University of Adolfo Ibanez, Vina del Mar, Chile
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Mkaouer B, Akkari-Ghazouani H, Amara S, Bouguezzi R, Jemni M, Chaabene H. Kinetic and Kinematic Analysis of Landing during Standing Back Somersault Using Three Technical Arm Swings in Artistic Gymnastics. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2023; 8:jfmk8010010. [PMID: 36648902 PMCID: PMC9887589 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk8010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The crucial criteria when assessing technical performance in artistic gymnastics is the higher elevation of the gymnast's body and a stable landing (i.e., stick-landing). The purpose of this study was to compare kinetic and kinematic parameters during the landing phase of standing back somersaults (SBS) following three technical arm-swing performed during the preparatory phase in high-level male gymnasts. The three different arm-swing pertain to three "gymnastics schools", i.e., Russian, Chinese, and Romanian. Six high-level male gymnasts participated in this study. Three arm-swing with different angles (i.e., SBS270°, SBS180°, and SBS90°) were randomly performed. A 3D kinetic and kinematic analysis was conducted. Results showed significant variation in the landing angle (p = 0.009) across the three arm-swing techniques. The SBS90° arm-swing resulted in the closest angle to the vertical. Additionally, the SBS90° arm-swing technique induced the lowest horizontal and vertical force values upon landing compared to the other arm-swing techniques (SBS270°: p = 0.023 and 0.009, respectively; SBS180°: p = 0.004 and 0.080, respectively). The same was noted for the horizontal velocity (p = 0.021) with the lowest values noted for the SBS90° arm-swing technique. However, the best opening angle was observed during the SBS270° technique, since it presented the best vertical displacement. In conclusion, the SBS with a SBS90° arm-swing seems to favor a better absorption of the ground reaction force upon landing by reducing the intensity of the impact with the ground and by affording a landing angle closer to the vertical in high-level male gymnasts.
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- Bessem Mkaouer
- Department of Individual Sports, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia
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- Department of Individual Sports, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia
- Tunisian Research Laboratory “Sport Performance Optimization”, National Centre of Medicine and Science in Sport, Tunis 1004, Tunisia
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- Department of Individual Sports, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 50 Al-Khod, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Research Unit (UR17JS01) Sport Performance, Health & Society, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Saïd, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia
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- The Carrick Institute of Neuroscience, Cap Canaveral, FL 32920, USA
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- Department of Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Potsdam, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)331-977-17-69
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Eyssartier C, Billard P, Robert M, Thoreux P, Sauret C. Which typical floor movements of men's artistic gymnastics result in the most extreme lumbar lordosis and ground reaction forces? Sports Biomech 2022:1-16. [PMID: 36377511 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2140702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Back pain is prevalent among gymnast populations and extreme flexion or extension of the lumbar spine along with high ground reaction forces (GRFs) are known to increase intervertebral stress. The aim of this study was to determine which postures and dynamic conditions among common floor movements provide the greatest risk of injury in men's artistic gymnastics (MAG). For this purpose, lumbar spine curvatures, obtained through a full-body subject-specific kinematic model fed by motion capture data, and GRFs on feet and hands were compared between typical floor movements of MAG (pike jump, round off back handspring, front handspring, forward and backward tucked somersaults) performed by six adolescent gymnasts. The round off back handspring and the pike jump resulted respectively in the largest lumbar extension and flexion, and the forward tucked somersault take-off in the highest GRF. At ground impacts, the largest lumbar flexion was during the backward tucked somersault landing and only the back handspring hands ground contact phase led to lumbar extension. Such identification of high-risk conditions should enable better back pain management in gymnastics through more tailored training adaptations, particularly in case of pathologies or musculoskeletal specificities.
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- C Eyssartier
- Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, IBHGC-Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, HESAM Université, Paris, France
- Fédération Française de Gymnastique, Paris, France
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- Fédération Française de Gymnastique, Paris, France
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- Fédération Française de Gymnastique, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, AP-HP, Paris, France
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, IBHGC-Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, HESAM Université, Paris, France
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- Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, IBHGC-Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, HESAM Université, Paris, France
- Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche sur l'Appareillage des Handicapés, Institution Nationale des Invalides, France
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Saraceni N, Campbell A, Kent P, Ng L, Straker L, O'Sullivan P. Does intra-lumbar flexion during lifting differ in manual workers with and without a history of low back pain? A cross-sectional laboratory study. ERGONOMICS 2022; 65:1380-1396. [PMID: 35098885 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2036819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Advice to limit or avoid a flexed lumbar curvature during lifting is widely promoted to reduce the risk of low back pain (LBP), yet there is very limited evidence to support this relationship. To provide higher quality evidence this study compared intra-lumbar flexion in manual workers with (n = 21) and without a history of LBP (n = 21) during a repeated lifting task. In contrast to common expectations, the LBP group demonstrated less peak absolute intra-lumbar flexion during lifting than the noLBP group [adjusted difference -3.7° (95%CI -6.9 to -0.6)]. The LBP group was also further from the end of range intra-lumbar flexion and did not use more intra-lumbar range of motion during any lift condition (both symmetrical and asymmetrical lifts and different box loads). Peak absolute intra-lumbar flexion was more variable in the LBP group during lifting and both groups increased their peak absolute intra-lumbar flexion over the lift repetitions. This high-quality capture of intra-lumbar spine flexion during repeated lifting in a clinically relevant cohort questions dominant safe lifting advice.Practitioner summary: Lifting remains a common trigger for low back pain (LBP). This study demonstrated that people with LBP, lift with less intra-lumbar flexion than those without LBP. Providing the best quality in-vivo laboratory evidence, that greater intra-lumbar flexion is not associated with LBP in manual workers, raising questions about lifting advice.
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- Nic Saraceni
- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
- Body Logic Physiotherapy Clinic, Perth, Australia
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Christe G, Jolles BM, Favre J. Between/within-session reliability of spinal kinematic and lumbar muscle activity measures in patients with chronic low back pain and asymptomatic individuals. Gait Posture 2022; 95:100-108. [PMID: 35468488 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Longitudinal research is required to better understand the role of spinal movement alterations in chronic low back pain (CLBP). To this end, it is critical to assess the between-session reliability of spinal movement measures. RESEARCH QUESTION What is the within/between-session reliability of spinal movement measures in patients with CLBP and asymptomatic controls? METHODS Spinal movement was recorded prospectively during two sessions, a week apart, for 20 patients with CLBP (60% male; 40.0 ± 12.3 years old) and 20 asymptomatic individuals (55% male; 38.2 ± 10.9 years old). Sagittal-plane angular amplitude and angular velocity at the lower lumbar, upper lumbar, lower thoracic and upper thoracic joints, as well as maximal erector spinae activity were measured during five daily-activity tasks. In addition, task-independent measures were obtained by averaging the measures across tasks. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC 2,1) and the minimal detectable change (MDC) were calculated. Pearson correlation was used to compare task-independent and task-specific measures. RESULTS Between-session ICCs in patients with CLBP were mostly moderate to good for maximal angular amplitude and erector spinae activity measures. Lower ICCs were observed for range of angular motion and angular velocity measures (42% of ICCs < 0.5). Median MDCs were 9.6°, 18.3°/s and 1.0% for angular amplitude, angular velocity and erector spinae activity measures, respectively. The reliability of task-independent and task-specific measures was strongly correlated (r = 0.91, p < 0.001). SIGNIFICANCE Sagittal-plane maximal angular amplitude and erector spinae activity measures during various daily-activity tasks demonstrated mostly moderate to good between-session ICCs. However, relatively large MDCs suggested that important changes are needed to be detectable. Task-independent measures reported similarly acceptable ICCs than task-specific measures, supporting their use to describe spinal movement.
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- Guillaume Christe
- Department of Physiotherapy, HESAV School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland; Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; Institute of Microengineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Glynn B, Laird J, Herrington L, Rushton A, Heneghan NR. Analysis of landing performance and ankle injury in elite British artistic gymnastics using a modified drop land task: A longitudinal observational study. Phys Ther Sport 2022; 55:61-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The influence of spinal position on imaging findings: an observational study of thoracolumbar spine upright MRI in elite gymnasts. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2022; 31:225-232. [PMID: 34613494 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06997-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate whether upright magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a role in defining thoracolumbar spine pathology in elite gymnastics. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional observational study of National Senior and Junior Artistic gymnasts in three MRI positions (standard supine, upright flexed and extended positions). Two specialist musculoskeletal radiologists independently analysed images with neutral as a baseline with the effects of flexion and extension reported in line with Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement. RESULTS Forty (18 males) gymnasts aged 13-24 years with a mean (SD) of 32 (5.3) training hours per week consented with 75% showing MRI abnormalities. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) was evident in 55% participants with vertebral end plate (VEP) changes in 42.5%. Spondylolysis was present in 40% with an additional 17% showing chronic bilateral complete L5 pars defects. 23% participants demonstrated different MRI findings in upright flexion compared to neutral. CONCLUSION Findings suggest a high levels of MRI abnormalities in elite gymnastics including altered disc morphology and posterior element abnormalities. High prevalence of T11/12 DDD and VEP changes reflects the thoracolumbar junction being a transition zone. Upright MRI and varying spine position offer promise for enhanced visualisation of posterior element abnormalities.
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Exploring lumbar and lower limb kinematics and kinetics for evidence that lifting technique is associated with LBP. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254241. [PMID: 34288926 PMCID: PMC8294511 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Purpose To investigate if lumbar and lower limb kinematics or kinetics are different between groups with and without a history of LBP during lifting. Secondly, to investigate relationships between biomechanical variables and pain ramp during repeated lifting. Methods 21 LBP and 20 noLBP participants completed a 100-lift task, where lumbar and lower limb kinematics and kinetics were measured during lifting, with a simultaneous report of LBP intensity every 10 lifts. Lifts were performed in a laboratory setting, limiting ecological validity. Results The LBP group used a different lifting technique to the noLBP group at the beginning of the task (slower and more squat-like). Kinetic differences at the beginning included less peak lumbar external anterior shear force and greater peak knee power demonstrated by the LBP group. However, at the end of the task, both groups lifted with a much more similar technique that could be classified as more stoop-like and faster. Peak knee power remained greater in the LBP group throughout and was the only kinetic difference between groups at the end of the lifting task. While both groups lifted using a more comparable technique at the end, the LBP group still demonstrated a tendency to perform a slower and more squat-like lift throughout the task. Only one of 21 variables (pelvic tilt at box lift-off), was associated with pain ramp in the LBP group. Conclusions: Workers with a history of LBP, lift with a style that is slower and more squat-like than workers without any history of LBP. Common assumptions that LBP is associated with lumbar kinematics or kinetics such as greater lumbar flexion or greater forces were not observed in this study, raising questions about the current paradigm around ‘safe lifting’.
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Hagins M, Swain CTV, Orishimo KF, Kremenic IJ, Liederbach M. Motion of the multi-segmented spine in elite dancers during passé and arabesque. Gait Posture 2021; 88:198-202. [PMID: 34116396 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The spinal biomechanics of dance tasks have received little study and no studies have used a multi-segmented spinal model. Knowledge of how the segments of the spine move may be useful to the dance clinician and dance educator. RESEARCH QUESTION What is the direction and amount of motion of the primary segments of the spine in elite dancers during an arabesque and a passé? METHODS This observational study examined 59 elite dancers performing an arabesque and a passé using a three-dimensional motion analysis system with the trunk divided into a series of five segments: pelvis, lower lumbar, upper lumbar, lower thoracic and upper thoracic spine. RESULTS For the arabesque, all spinal segments moved in the same direction within each plane and the majority of total spinal motion occurred in the thoracic spine. Thoracic segments were at or near end range position at completion of the arabesque. For the passé, the spinal segments moved in different directions within each plane and the majority of total spinal motion occurred in the lumbar spine. SIGNIFICANCE Dance clinicians and dance educators may benefit from the knowledge that thoracic hypomobility in any plane may limit arabesque performance and that attempts to instruct dancers to achieve a position of passé without flexion of the lumbar spine may be a valid aesthetic ideal but also an unrealistic functional expectation.
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- Marshall Hagins
- Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, NYU Langone Health, 614 2ndAv, Suite G, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Daniel Mannix Building, 17 Young St, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.
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- Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Lenox Hill Hospital, 210 East 64th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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- Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, Lenox Hill Hospital, 210 East 64th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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- Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, NYU Langone Health, 614 2ndAv, Suite G, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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Čeklić U, Šarabon N. Comparison between gymnasts and non-gymnasts in isometric strength of the lower limbs. Eur J Transl Myol 2021; 31. [PMID: 33709654 PMCID: PMC8056165 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2021.9663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Muscle asymmetries in gymnasts are common and can lead to injury. We aimed to determine differences in hip, knee, and ankle strength between female gymnasts and non-gymnasts, and secondly, to determine the effect of strength training intervention. Fifteen gymnasts (aged 11.19 ± 1.89 years) and 15 non-gymnasts (aged 10.92 ± 1.96 years) performed unilateral isometric maximal voluntary contractions of the hip (extensor, flexor, abductor, adductor, internal and external rotator), knee and ankle flexors and extensors on a dynamometer. Inter-limb asymmetries (ILAs) were compared across strength outcomes (MVC torque) and groups. ILAs was calculated based on the strength measurements. The gymnasts were retested after 8 weeks, during which the participants performed 5 weeks of regular training and 3 weeks of targeted strength training intervention. We found significant differences between groups in most observed hip strength parameters, but not in knee and ankle strength. The intervention did not significantly affect any parameter of ILAs. Gymnasts and non-gymnasts differ in hip strength parameters. A longer intervention program may decrease ILA parameters.
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- Urška Čeklić
- University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola.
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- University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia; S2P, Science to Practice, Ltd., Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behaviour, Ljubljana, Slovenia; InnoRenew CoE, Livade 6, Izola.
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Pimentel R, Potter MN, Carollo JJ, Howell DR, Sweeney EA. Peak sagittal plane spine kinematics in female gymnasts with and without a history of low back pain. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 76:105019. [PMID: 32402899 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Female gymnasts have a greater prevalence of back pain compared to other female athletes. There is little evidence that female artistic gymnasts with and without back pain demonstrate different movement patterns during gymnastics skills. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences in back movements during back walkovers and back handsprings among female artistic gymnasts. METHODS Female artistic gymnasts (8-18 years old) with and without back pain wore inertial sensors on their torso, arms, and legs while performing back walkovers (N = 14) and back handsprings (N = 15) on the floor and balance beam at their training gymnastics facilities. FINDINGS Gymnasts with back pain had similar spine peak extension, peak flexion, and range of motion during back walkovers and back handsprings compared to gymnasts without back pain. Additionally, no differences in sagittal plane spine kinematics were found between the groups at any specific time point during either the back walkover or back handspring skills. However, a large portion of the data collected was excluded during quality assurance, thus our final sample sizes are small. INTERPRETATION These findings suggest that gymnasts with back pain have similar sagittal plane movements to those without back pain. The relationship between back pain and gymnastics training load/intensity is currently unclear. We suggest future studies to investigate common artistic gymnastics skills and back pain prevalence with more participants, full-body motion analysis with kinetic measurement capabilities, and longitudinally for those demonstrating back pain.
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- Ricky Pimentel
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA; Center for Gait and Movement Analysis, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Center for Gait and Movement Analysis, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA; University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Aurora, CO, USA; University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, CO, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, CO, USA; Children's Hospital Colorado, Sports Medicine Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, CO, USA; Children's Hospital Colorado, Sports Medicine Center, Aurora, CO, USA.
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Christe G, Rochat V, Jolles BM, Favre J. Lumbar and thoracic kinematics during step-up: Comparison of three-dimensional angles between patients with chronic low back pain and asymptomatic individuals. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:1248-1256. [PMID: 31879969 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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While alterations in spinal kinematics have been repeatedly observed in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), their exact nature is still unknown. Specifically, there is a need for comprehensive assessments of multisegment spinal angles during daily-life activities. The purpose of this exploratory study was to characterize three-dimensional angles at the lower lumbar, upper lumbar, lower thoracic, and upper thoracic joints in CLBP patients and asymptomatic controls during stepping up with three different step heights. Spinal angles of 10 patients with nonspecific CLBP (six males; 38.7 ± 7.2 years old, 22.3 ± 1.6 kg/m2 ) and 11 asymptomatic individuals (six males; 36.7 ± 5.4 years old, 22.9 ± 3.8 kg/m2 ) were measured in a laboratory using a camera-based motion capture system. Seven out of the 12 angle curves had characteristic patterns, leading to the identification of 20 characteristic peaks. Comparing peak amplitudes between groups revealed statistically significantly smaller sagittal- and frontal-plane angles in the patient group at the upper lumbar joint with the two higher steps and at the lower lumbar joint with the higher step. Significantly reduced angles were also observed in sagittal plane at the upper thoracic joint with the two smaller steps. Moreover, a higher number of significant differences between groups was detected with the two higher steps than with the smallest step. In conclusion, this study showed the value of a comprehensive description of spinal angles during step-up tasks and provided insights into the alterations with CLBP. These preliminary results support prior research suggesting that CLBP rehabilitation should facilitate larger amplitudes of motion during functional activities.
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- Guillaume Christe
- Department of Physiotherapy, HESAV School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Institute of Microengineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Perceptions of low back pain in elite gymnastics: A multi-disciplinary qualitative focus group study. Phys Ther Sport 2020; 44:33-40. [PMID: 32375075 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the multidisciplinary team experience of Low Back Pain (LBP) in elite gymnastics. DESIGN A qualitative focus group. SETTING British Gymnastics. PARTICIPANTS Ten coaching, sports science and medicine multidisciplinary team members working with British gymnasts. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A topic guide informed by literature/expert opinion enabled discussion that was recorded/transcribed verbatim. Initial inductive analytic process developed theoretical insights. Manual coding using constant comparative methods categorised meaningful themes and sub-themes. RESULTS Two key aspects were identified. Emerging themes for LBP presentation included: early identification LBP and influence of multidisciplinary team members on outcomes; factors influencing LBP reporting e.g. coach-athlete relationship; frequent presentations of LBP and accepted norms; athlete history and physical examination e.g. training load. Emerging themes for causation of LBP included: intrinsic risk factors e.g. growth and maturation; extrinsic risk factors e.g. equipment. CONCLUSIONS Individual responses of a gymnast to experiencing LBP were important across all themes. Some LBP was perceived as normal. The coach-athlete relationship and support team are crucial decision-makers around training load and adaptation. Early detection will help minimise time loss from training/performance to expedite healing.
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Wu C, Hao W, Mei Q, Xiao X, Li X, Sun W. Strategies of elite Chinese gymnasts in coping with landing impact from backward somersault. PeerJ 2019; 7:e7914. [PMID: 31667015 PMCID: PMC6816378 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate how elite Chinese gymnasts manage the landing impact from a backward somersault. Six international-level male gymnasts performed backward somersault tests with a synchronous collection of kinematics (250 Hz), ground reaction forces (1,000 Hz), and surface electromyography (EMG) (2,000 Hz). A 19-segment human model was developed and lower extremity joints torques were calculated by means of a computer simulation. The angles of the lower extremity joints initially extended and then flexed. These angular velocities of extension continued to decrease and the joint torques changed from extensor to flexor within 100 ms before touchdown. The angles of the hips, knees, and ankles flexed rapidly by 12°, 36°, and 29°, respectively, and the angular velocities of flexion, flexor torque, and EMG peaked sharply during the initial impact phase of the landing. The angles of the hips, knees, and ankles flexed at approximately 90°, 100°, and 80°, respectively. The torques were reversed with the extensor torques, showing a relatively high level of muscle activation during the terminal impact phase of the landing. The results showed that the international-level gymnasts first extended their lower extremity joints, then flexed just before touchdown. They continued flexing actively and rapidly in the initial impact phase and then extended to resist the landing impact and maintain body posture during the terminal impact phase of the landing. The information gained from this study could improve our understanding of the landings of elite gymnasts and assist in injury prevention.
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- Chengliang Wu
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.,School of Physical Education and Health, Chongqing Three Gorges University, Chongqing, China
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- China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- School of Physical Education and Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Sports Biomechanics Lab, Shandong Institute of Sports Science, Jinan, China
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Multi-segment spine range of motion in dancers with and without recent low back pain. Gait Posture 2019; 70:53-58. [PMID: 30825672 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Altered spine kinematics are a common in people with LBP. This may be especially true for populations such as dancers, who are required to perform repetitive movements of the spine, although this remains unclear. RESEARCH QUESTION Do dancers with recent LBP display altered spine kinematics compared to their asymptomatic counterparts? METHODS A cross-sectional study of multi-segment spine kinematics was performed. Forty-seven pre-professional and professional female dancers either with LBP in the past two months (n = 26) or no LBP in the past 12 months (n = 21) participated. Range of motion (ROM) during standing side bending, seated rotation, and walking gait were compared. RESULTS Female dancers with LBP displayed reduced upper lumbar transverse plane ROM in seated rotation (Effect Size (ES)= -0.61, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): -1.20, 0.02, p = 0.04), as well as reduced lower lumbar transverse plane ROM (ES=-0.65, 95% CI: -1.24, -0.06, p = 0.03) in gait. However, there was increased lower thoracic transverse plane ROM (ES = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.04, 1.21, p = 0.04) during gait. No differences in the frontal plane were observed. SIGNIFICANCE Altered transverse plane spine kinematics were evident in dancers with recent LBP for select segments and tasks. This may reflect a protective movement strategy. However, as the effect sizes of observed differences were moderate, and the total number of differences between groups was small, collectively, it seems only subtle differences in spine kinematics differentiate dancers with LBP to dancers without.
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Matheve T, De Baets L, Bogaerts K, Timmermans A. Lumbar range of motion in chronic low back pain is predicted by task-specific, but not by general measures of pain-related fear. Eur J Pain 2019; 23:1171-1184. [PMID: 30793429 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most studies fail to show an association between higher levels of pain-related fear and protective movement behaviour in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). This may be explained by the fact that only general measures of pain-related fear have been used to examine the association with movement patterns. This study explored whether task-specific, instead of general measures of pain-related fear can predict movement behaviour. METHODS Fifty-five patients with CLBP and 54 healthy persons performed a lifting task while kinematic measurements were obtained to assess lumbar range of motion (ROM). Scores on the Photograph Daily Activities Series-Short Electronic Version (PHODA-SeV), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia and its Activity Avoidance and Somatic Focus subscales were used as general measures of pain-related fear. The score on a picture of the PHODA-SeV, showing a person lifting a heavy object with a bent back, was used as task-specific measure of pain-related fear. RESULTS Lumbar ROM was predicted by task-specific, but not by general measures of pain-related fear. Only the scores on one other picture of the PHODA-SeV, similar to the task-specific picture regarding threat value and movement characteristics, predicted the lumbar ROM. Compared to healthy persons, patients with CLBP used significantly less ROM, except the subgroup with a low score on the task-specific measure of pain-related fear, who used a similar ROM. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest to use task-specific measures of pain-related fear when assessing the relationship with movement. It would be of interest to investigate whether reducing task-specific fear changes protective movement behaviour. SIGNIFICANCE This study shows that lumbar range of motion in CLBP is predicted by task-specific, but not by general measures of pain-related fear. This suggests that both in clinical practice and for research purposes, it might be recommended to use task-specific measures of pain-related fear when assessing the relationship with movement behaviour. This may help to disentangle the complex interactions between pain-related fear, movement and disability in patients with CLBP.
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- Thomas Matheve
- REVAL - Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- REVAL - Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- REVAL - Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium.,Health Psychology, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- REVAL - Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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Understanding Adolescent Low Back Pain From a Multidimensional Perspective: Implications for Management. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017; 47:741-751. [PMID: 28898135 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Synopsis Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It often begins in adolescence, setting a course for later in life. We have tracked the course of LBP in the Raine Study cohort from the age of 14 years into early adulthood. Our work has found that LBP is already prevalent in individuals at 14 years of age and increases throughout adolescence and into early adulthood. It is often comorbid with other musculoskeletal pain. For some adolescents, LBP has little impact; for others, its impact includes care seeking, taking medication, taking time off from school and work, as well as modifying physical and functional activity. Of concern is the increasing prevalence of LBP with impact across adolescence, reaching adult rates by 22 years of age. The predictors of disabling LBP in adolescence are multidimensional. They include female sex, negative back pain beliefs, poor mental health status, somatic complaints, involvement in sports, and altered stress responses. Genetics also plays a role. Ironically, the factors that we have historically thought to be important predictors of LBP, such as "poor" spinal posture, scoliosis, carrying school bags, joint hypermobility, and poor back muscle endurance, are not strong predictors. This challenges our clinical beliefs and highlights that adolescent LBP needs a flexible and targeted multidimensional approach to assessment and management. In most cases, we recommend a cognitive functional approach that challenges negative LBP beliefs, educates adolescents regarding factors associated with their LBP, restores functional capacity where it is impaired, and encourages healthy lifestyle habits. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(10):741-751. Epub 12 Sep 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7376.
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Coenen P, Campbell A, Kemp-Smith K, O'Sullivan P, Straker L. Abdominal bracing during lifting alters trunk muscle activity and body kinematics. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2017; 63:91-98. [PMID: 28502411 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2017.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/09/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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We assessed whether participants are able to perform abdominal bracing during lifting, and described its effects on trunk muscle activity and body kinematics. Fourteen participants performed 10 lifts (symmetrical lifting of a 15 kg load from floor level), 5 with abdominal bracing and 5 without. Activity of the lumbar multifidus (LM) and internal oblique (IO) muscles, and trunk and lower body kinematics were obtained. During non-bracing lifting, IO activity did not increase beyond rested standing levels (with average muscle activity ranging between 8.2 and 9.1% maximum voluntary contraction; %MVC), while LM activity did (range: 8.5-21.0 %MVC). During bracing lifting, muscle activity was higher compared to non-bracing in IO and LM at the start of the lift (with average between condition differences up to 10.9 %MVC). Upper leg, pelvis and lumbar spine angles were smaller, but thorax flexion angles were larger while lifting with bracing compared to without (with average between condition differences ranging from 0.7° to 4.3°). Although participants do not typically brace their abdominal muscles while lifting, they can be trained to do so. There appears to be no clear advantage of abdominal bracing during lifting, leaving its value for low-back pain prevention unclear.
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- Pieter Coenen
- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
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Chronic low back pain patients walk with locally altered spinal kinematics. J Biomech 2017; 60:211-218. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 06/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Fett D, Trompeter K, Platen P. Back pain in elite sports: A cross-sectional study on 1114 athletes. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0180130. [PMID: 28662110 PMCID: PMC5491135 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To establish the prevalence of back pain in German elite athletes; examine the influence of age, sex, sports discipline and training volume; and compare elite athletes with a physically active control group. METHODS A standardized and validated online back pain questionnaire was sent by the German Olympic Sports Confederation to approximately 4,000 German national and international elite athletes, and a control group of 253 physically active but non-elite sports students. RESULTS We received responses from 1,114 elite athletes (46.5% male and 53.1% female, mean age 20.9 years ± 4.8 years, mean height 176.5 ± 11.5 cm, mean weight 71.0 ± 10.3 kg) and 166 physically active sports students (74.7% male and 24.1 female, mean age 21.2 ± 2.0 years, mean height 180.0 ± 8.0 cm, mean weight 74.0 ± 14.5 kg). In elite athletes, the lifetime prevalence of back pain was 88.5%, the 12-month prevalence was 81.1%, the 3-month prevalence was 68.3% and the point prevalence was 49.0%, compared with 80.7%, 69.9%, 59.0% and 42.8%, respectively in the control group. The lifetime, 12-month and 3-month prevalences in elite athletes were significantly higher than in the control group. Regarding the individual sports disciplines, the prevalence of back pain was significantly higher in elite rowers, dancers, fencers, gymnasts, track and field athletes, figure skaters and marksmen, and those who play underwater rugby, water polo, basketball, hockey and ice hockey compared with the control group. The prevalence of back pain was significantly lower in elite triathletes. CONCLUSIONS Back pain is a common complaint in German elite athletes. Low back pain seems to be a problem in both elite athletes and physically active controls. A high training volume in elite athletes and a low training volume in physically active individuals might increase prevalence rates. Our findings indicate the necessity for specific prevention programs, especially in high-risk sports. Further research should investigate the optimal dose-effect relationship of sporting activity for the general population to prevent back pain.
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- Daniela Fett
- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
- * E-mail: (DF); (KT)
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
- * E-mail: (DF); (KT)
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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The Effect of Teeth Clenching on Dynamic Balance at Jump-Landing: A Pilot Study. J Appl Biomech 2017; 33:211-215. [DOI: 10.1123/jab.2016-0137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of teeth clenching on dynamic balance at jump landing. Twenty-five healthy subjects performed jump-landing tasks with or without teeth clenching. The first 3 trials were performed with no instruction; subsequently, subjects were ordered to clench at the time of landing in the following 3 trials. We collected the data of masseter muscle activity by electromyogram, the maximum vertical ground reaction force (vGRFmax) and center of pressure (CoP) parameters by force plate during jump-landing. According to the clenching status of control jump-landing, all participants were categorized into a spontaneous clenching group and no clenching group, and the CoP data were compared. The masseter muscle activity was correlated with vGRFmax during anterior jump-landing, while it was not correlated with CoP. In comparisons between the spontaneous clenching and the no clenching group during anterior jump-landing, the spontaneous clenching group showed harder landing and the CoP area became larger than the no clenching group. There were no significant differences between pre- and postintervention in both spontaneous clenching and no clenching groups. The effect of teeth clenching on dynamic balance during jump-landing was limited.
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Analysis of 3D multi-segment lumbar spine motion during gait and prone hip extension. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2017; 33:111-117. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Aizawa J, Ohji S, Koga H, Masuda T, Yagishita K. Correlations between sagittal plane kinematics and landing impact force during single-leg lateral jump-landings. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:2316-21. [PMID: 27630422 PMCID: PMC5011586 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.2316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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[Purpose] The correlations of peak vertical ground reaction force and sagittal angles during single-leg lateral jump-landing with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injury remain unknown. This study aimed to clarify the correlations between kinematics and impact force during lateral jump-landing. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty active males were included in the analysis. A sagittal-view movie camera and force plate were time synchronized. Trunk and lower extremity sagittal angles were measured 100 ms before initial contact and at peak vertical ground reaction force. Peak vertical ground reaction force, time between initial contact and peak vertical ground reaction force, and loading rate were calculated. [Results] The mean sagittal angle was 40.7° ± 7.7° for knee flexion during the flight phase and 16.4° ± 6.3° for pelvic anterior inclination during the landing phase. The mean peak vertical ground reaction force was four times the body weight. The median time to peak vertical ground reaction force was 63.8 ms. The knee flexion during the flight phase and pelvic anterior inclination angles during the landing phase were related to the peak vertical ground reaction force. [Conclusion] Increasing knee flexion and decreasing pelvic anterior inclination might reduce the impact during single-leg lateral jump-landing.
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- Junya Aizawa
- Clinical Center for Sports Medicine and Sports Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Clinical Center for Sports Medicine and Sports Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Department of Symbiotic Systems Science, Fukushima University, Japan
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- Clinical Center for Sports Medicine and Sports Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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Multi-segment analysis of spinal kinematics during sit-to-stand in patients with chronic low back pain. J Biomech 2016; 49:2060-2067. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Abdominal Bracing Increases Ground Reaction Forces and Reduces Knee and Hip Flexion During Landing. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016; 46:286-92. [PMID: 26954271 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2016.5774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. BACKGROUND Abdominal bracing (AB) is a widely advocated method of increasing spine stability, yet the influence of AB on the execution of sporting movements has not been quantified. Landing is a common task during sporting endeavors; therefore, investigating the effect of performing AB during a drop-landing task is relevant. OBJECTIVE To quantify the effect of AB on kinematics (ankle, knee, hip, and regional lumbar spine peak flexion angles) and peak vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) during a drop-landing task. METHODS Sixteen healthy adults (7 female, 9 male; mean ± SD age, 27 ± 7 years; height, 170.6 ± 8.1 cm; mass, 68.0 ± 11.3 kg) were assessed using 3-D motion analysis, electromyography (EMG), and a force platform while performing a drop-landing task with and without AB. Abdominal bracing was achieved with the assistance of real-time internal oblique EMG feedback. Lower-limb and regional lumbar spine kinematics, peak vGRF, and normalized EMG of the left and right internal obliques and lumbar multifidus were quantified. Paired-samples t tests were used to compare variables between the AB and no-AB conditions. RESULTS Abdominal bracing resulted in significantly reduced knee and hip flexion and increased peak vGRF during landing. No differences in lumbar multifidus EMG or lumbar spine kinematics were observed. CONCLUSION Abdominal bracing reduces impact attenuation during landing. These altered biomechanics may have implications for lower-limb and spinal injury risk during dynamic tasks.
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Swaminathan R, Williams JM, Jones MD, Theobald PS. Does the new rugby union scrum sequence positively influence the hooker's in situ spinal kinematics? BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2016; 2:e000064. [PMID: 27900153 PMCID: PMC5117027 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2015-000064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Scrummaging is unique to rugby union and involves 2 ‘packs’ of 8 players competing to regain ball possession. Intending to serve as a quick and safe method to restart the game, injury prevalence during scrummaging necessitates further evaluation of this environment. Aims The aim of this study was to determine the effect of scrummage engagement sequences on spinal kinematics of the hooker. The conditions investigated were: (1) live competitive scrummaging using the new ‘crouch, bind, set’ sequence; (2) live competitive scrummaging using the old ‘crouch touch pause engage’ sequence and (3) training scrummaging using a scrum machine. Methods Inertial sensors provided three-dimensional kinematic data across 5 spinal regions. Participants (n=29) were adult, male community club and university-level hookers. Results Engagement sequence had no effect on resultant kinematics of any spinal region. Machine scrummaging resulted in lesser magnitudes of motion in the upper spinal regions. Around two-thirds of the total available cervical motion was utilised during live scrummaging. Conclusions This study indicates that the most recent laws do not influence the spinal kinematics of the hooker during live scrummaging; however, there may be other benefits from these law changes that fall outside the scope of this investigation.
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- Ramesh Swaminathan
- Bioengineering Research Group , School of Engineering, Cardiff University , Cardiff, South Glamorgan , UK
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences , Bournemouth University , Bournemouth, Dorset , UK
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- Bioengineering Research Group , School of Engineering, Cardiff University , Cardiff, South Glamorgan , UK
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- Bioengineering Research Group , School of Engineering, Cardiff University , Cardiff, South Glamorgan , UK
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Valentin S, Licka TF. Spinal Motion and Muscle Activity during Active Trunk Movements - Comparing Sheep and Humans Adopting Upright and Quadrupedal Postures. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0146362. [PMID: 26741136 PMCID: PMC4704739 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Sheep are used as models for the human spine, yet comparative in vivo data necessary for validation is limited. The purpose of this study was therefore to compare spinal motion and trunk muscle activity during active trunk movements in sheep and humans. Three-dimensional kinematic data as well as surface electromyography (sEMG) of spinal flexion and extension was compared in twenty-four humans in upright (UR) and 4-point kneeling (KN) postures and in 17 Austrian mountain sheep. Kinematic markers were attached over the sacrum, posterior iliac spines, and spinous and transverse processes of T5, T8, T11, L2 and L5 in humans and over the sacrum, tuber sacrale, T5, T8, T12, L3 and L7 in sheep. The activity of erector spinae (ES), rectus abdominis (RA), obliquus externus (OE), and obliquus internus (OI) were collected. Maximum sEMG (MOE) was identified for each muscle and trial, and reported as a percentage (MOE%) of the overall maximally observed sEMG from all trials. Spinal range of motion was significantly smaller in sheep compared to humans (UR / KN) during flexion (sheep: 6–11°; humans 12–34°) and extension (sheep: 4°; humans: 11–17°). During extension, MOE% of ES was greater in sheep (median: 77.37%) than UR humans (24.89%), and MOE% of OE and OI was greater in sheep (OE 76.20%; OI 67.31%) than KN humans (OE 21.45%; OI 19.34%), while MOE% of RA was lower in sheep (21.71%) than UR humans (82.69%). During flexion, MOE% of RA was greater in sheep (83.09%) than humans (KN 47.42%; UR 41.38%), and MOE% of ES in sheep (45.73%) was greater than KN humans (14.45%), but smaller than UR humans (72.36%). The differences in human and sheep spinal motion and muscle activity suggest that caution is warranted when ovine data are used to infer human spine biomechanics.
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- Stephanie Valentin
- Equine Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Equine Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Large Animal Hospital, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Slater A, Campbell A, Smith A, Straker L. Greater lower limb flexion in gymnastic landings is associated with reduced landing force: a repeated measures study. Sports Biomech 2015; 14:45-56. [PMID: 25895434 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2015.1029514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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High impact forces during gymnastic landings are thought to contribute to the high rate of injuries. Lower limb joint flexion is currently limited within gymnastic rules, yet might be an avenue for reduced force absorption. This study investigated whether lower limb flexion during three gymnastic landings was related to force. Differences between landings were also explored. Twenty-one elite women's artistic gymnasts performed three common gymnastic techniques: drop landing (DL), front and back somersaults. Ankle, knee, and hip angles, and vertical ground reaction force [(vGRF) magnitude and time to peak], were measured using three-dimensional motion analysis and force platform. The DL had significantly smaller peak vGRF, greater time to peak vGRF and larger lower limb flexion ranges than landing from either somersault. Peak vGRF and time to peak vGRF were inversely related. Peak vGRF was significantly reduced in gymnasts who landed with greater hip flexion, and time to peak was significantly increased with increasing ankle, knee, and hip flexion. Increased range of lower limb flexion should be encouraged during gymnastic landings to increase time to peak vGRF and reduce high impact force. For this purpose, judging criteria limitations on lower limb flexion should be reconsidered.
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- Allana Slater
- a School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University , Perth , Australia
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Campos MH, de Paula MC, Deprá PP, Brenzikofer R. The geometric curvature of the spine of runners during maximal incremental effort test. J Biomech 2015; 48:969-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2014] [Revised: 02/02/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lumbar spine side bending is reduced in end range extension compared to neutral and end range flexion postures. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 19:114-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2013.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2013] [Revised: 08/09/2013] [Accepted: 08/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Prior S, Mitchell T, Whiteley R, O'Sullivan P, Williams BK, Racinais S, Farooq A. The influence of changes in trunk and pelvic posture during single leg standing on hip and thigh muscle activation in a pain free population. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2014; 6:13. [PMID: 24670014 PMCID: PMC4022336 DOI: 10.1186/2052-1847-6-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 03/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Thigh muscle injuries commonly occur during single leg loading tasks and patterns of muscle activation are thought to contribute to these injuries. The influence trunk and pelvis posture has on hip and thigh muscle activation during single leg stance is unknown and was investigated in a pain free population to determine if changes in body posture result in consistent patterns of changes in muscle activation. Methods Hip and thigh muscle activation patterns were compared in 22 asymptomatic, male subjects (20–45 years old) in paired functionally relevant single leg standing test postures: Anterior vs. Posterior Trunk Sway; Anterior vs. Posterior Pelvic Rotation; Left vs. Right Trunk Shift; and Pelvic Drop vs. Raise. Surface EMG was collected from eight hip and thigh muscles calculating Root Mean Square. EMG was normalized to an “upright standing” reference posture. Repeated measures ANOVA was performed along with associated F tests to determine if there were significant differences in muscle activation between paired test postures. Results In right leg stance, Anterior Trunk Sway (compared to Posterior Sway) increased activity in posterior sagittal plane muscles, with a concurrent deactivation of anterior sagittal plane muscles (p: 0.016 - <0.001). Lateral hip abductor muscles increased activation during Left Trunk Shift (compared to Right) (p :≤ 0.001). Lateral Pelvic Drop (compared to Raise) decreased activity in hip abductors and increased hamstring, adductor longus and vastus lateralis activity (p: 0.037 - <0.001). Conclusion Changes in both trunk and pelvic posture during single leg stance generally resulted in large, predictable changes in hip and thigh muscle activation in asymptomatic young males. Changes in trunk position in the sagittal plane and pelvis position in the frontal plane had the greatest effect on muscle activation. Investigation of these activation patterns in clinical populations such as hip and thigh muscle injuries may provide important insights into injury mechanisms and inform rehabilitation strategies.
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- Simon Prior
- Lennox Head Physiotherapy Centre, 48 Ballina St, Lennox Head 2478, NSW, Australia.
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Campbell A, Straker L, O'Sullivan P, Elliott B, Reid M. Lumbar loading in the elite adolescent tennis serve: link to low back pain. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2014; 45:1562-8. [PMID: 23470302 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e31828bea5e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to quantify and compare lumbar region kinetics in kick and flat serves performed by elite, adolescent male players with and without a history of low back pain (LBP). Lumbar region kinematics, as well as racquet velocity and the position of the ball at impact, was described to facilitate kinetic data interpretation. METHODS Twenty Tennis Australia adolescent male players participated; 7 had a history of disabling LBP and confirmed L4/L5 injury and 13 were age-, height-, mass-, and performance-matched controls. The VICON motion analysis system was used to record racquet, upper and lower limb, trunk, and lumbar movement during three "flat" and three "kick" serves. A customized mathematical model calculated lumbar region kinetics/kinematics, racquet velocity, and ball position at impact, and these are reported as if all players were right-handed. A series of 2 × 2 mixed-model ANOVA were used to compare between pain/no pain and kick/flat serves. RESULTS There was no significant difference in racquet velocity or ball position at impact between pain groups or serve types. The players with LBP reported significantly greater (mean difference = 1.5 N · kg(-1)) peak left lateral force than the control group. The flat serve was associated with significantly greater flexion moments (mean difference = 2.7 N · kg(-1)) than the kick serve. CONCLUSIONS The lumbar region undergoes substantial loading during both the kick and the flat tennis serves, including lateral flexion forces approximately eight times those experienced during running. Given that these left lateral flexion forces are significantly greater in players with a history of disabling LBP and occur simultaneous with peak vertical force and extension and right lateral rotations, this may be an important LBP mechanism in this population.
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- Amity Campbell
- School of Physiotherapy and Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
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CAMPBELL AMITY, O’SULLIVAN PETER, STRAKER LEON, ELLIOTT BRUCE, REID MACHAR. Back Pain in Tennis Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2014; 46:351-7. [DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3182a45cca] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Upper and lower lumbar segments move differently during sit-to-stand. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 18:390-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2013.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2012] [Revised: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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