Lower lumbar spine axial rotation is reduced in end-range sagittal postures when compared to a neutral spine posture

Sports such as rowing, gymnastics, cycling and fast bowling in cricket that combine rotation with spine flexion and extension are known to carry greater risk of low back pain (LBP). Few studies have investigated the capacity of the lumbar spine to rotate in various sagittal positions, and further, t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Burnett, A., O'Sullivan, Peter, Ankarberg, L., Gooding, M., Nelis, R., Offermann, F., Persson, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Churchill Livingstone 2008
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/36978