Publication: Degree of hamstring extensibility and its relationship with pelvic tilt in professional cyclists
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Date
2024-05-03
Authors
Muyor, José M. ; López Miñarro, Pedro Ángel ; Alacid, Fernando ; López Plaza, Daniel
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Publisher
MDPI
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https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093912
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Abstract
The cyclist’s posture is typically characterized by a trunk flexion position to reach the handlebar of the bike. The pelvis serves as the base of the spine, and its tilt has been associated with the degree of extensibility of the hamstring, particularly in flexion postures of the trunk. The aim of this study was to determine whether, in professional cyclists, the degree of hamstring extensibility influences the pelvic tilt maintained while seated on the bicycle with support from the three handlebar grips of the road bike, as well as in other positions of the bicycle. To evaluate pelvic tilt, all participants were measured using the Spinal Mouse system. The results revealed statistically significant differences in pelvic tilt among the six positions assessed (p ≤ 0.05). Furthermore, the degree of hamstring extensibility of the hamstrings presented a strong and positive correlation with pelvic tilt in standing posture (r = 0.82), Sit-and-Reach (r = 0.76), and Toe-Touch (r = 0.88). However, the degree of hamstring extensibility showed no significant correlations with pelvic tilt in any posture maintained on the bicycle.
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Citation
Applied Sciences, 2024, Vol. 14 (9), 3912
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