Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - Spinal shrinkage in fast bowling

Notes: Sumario: The load on the spine during physical activities may be reflected in decreases in stature, referred to as shrinkage. Spinal shrinkage reflects the creep behaviour of the intervertebral discs and vertebral end-plate compression when loaded. This study was concerned with shrinkage induced during practices corresponding to fast bowling in cricket, an activity associated with risk of back injury. Eight cricketers, all free of back pain, acted as subjetsRelated records: En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 37, nº 1, January 1994 ; p. 127-132Materia / lugar / evento: Ergonomía Deportes Cricket Ejercicio físico Columna vertebral Postura Otros autores: Chana, D.
Secondary titles: Título: Ergonomics
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