Spinal Sagittal Configuration and Mobility Related to Low-Back Pain in the Female Gymnast

摘要

The purpose of this study was to correlate low-back complaints In 64 female gymnasts (mean age, 12 years) to spinal sagittal configuration and mobility as measured by two nonlnvasive methods. Measurements by Debrunner's kyphometer and Myrln's inclinometer were highly correlated. Average thoracic kyphosis was 32deg;, lumbar lordosis 35deg;. The mean range of sagittal motion was 57deg; In the thoracic spine and 113deg; in the lumbar spine. On average, 1deg; of the total sagittal lumbar mobility was lost for every 1deg; of increased lordosis. Low-back pain (LBP) was reported by 20percnt; of the girls, and these girls had a significantly larger lordosis (41deg;) than girls with no history of LBP (35deg;).