The epidemiology and risk associated with lower back pain in cyclists

Aims of this thesis: the research reported in this thesis consists of a literature review and two research parts. In the first research part, a descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted, to investigate 1) the epidemiology and 2) the nature of LBP in cyclists, and 3) possible risk factors associated with LBP in cyclists. In the second research part, a case control study was conducted, to investigate the association between LBP in cyclists and 1) flexibility and 2) anthropometric measurements, and 3) bicycle set-up parameters.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Division of Physiotherapy

Year dc:date.issued

2009

Author dc:creator

• Marsden, Mandy

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Schwellnus, Martin

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12114

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/12114