Journal article
Clinical methods to quantify trunk mobility in an elite male surfing population
Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol.19, pp.28-35
2016
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Abstract
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Thoracic mobility in the sagittal and horizontal planes are key requirements in the sport of surfing; however to date the normal values of these movements have not yet been quantified in a surfing population.</p>
<p><strong>Objectives</strong>: To develop a reliable method to quantify thoracic mobility in the sagittal plane; to assess the reliability of an existing thoracic rotation method, and quantify thoracic mobility in an elite male surfing population.</p>
<p><strong>Design:</strong> Clinical Measurement, reliability and comparative study.</p>
<p><strong>Methods</strong>: A total of 30 subjects were used to determine the reliability component. 15 elite surfers were used as part of a comparative analysis with age and gender matched controls.</p>
<p><strong>Results</strong>: Intraclass correlation coefficient values ranged between 0.95-0.99 (95% CI; 0.89-0.99) for both thoracic methods. The elite surfing group had significantly (p <= 0.05) greater rotation than the comparative group (mean rotation 63.57° versus 40.80°, respectively).</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: This study has illustrated reliable methods to assess the thoracic spine in the sagittal plane and thoracic rotation. It has also quantified ROM in a surfing cohort; identifying thoracic rotation as a key movement. This information may provide clinicians, coaches and athletic trainers with imperative information regarding the importance of maintaining adequate thoracic rotation.</p>
Details
- Title
- Clinical methods to quantify trunk mobility in an elite male surfing population
- Creators
- James Furness - Bond UniversityMike Climstein - Bond UniversityJeremy M Sheppard - Edith Cowan UniversityAllan Abbott - Bond UniversityWayne Hing - Bond University
- Publication Details
- Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol.19, pp.28-35
- Identifiers
- 3682; 991012820947402368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; Human Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article