• Eur Spine J · Sep 2023

    The mechanical loading of the spine in physical activities.

    • Robin Schäfer, Katharina Trompeter, Daniela Fett, Kai Heinrich, Johannes Funken, Steffen Willwacher, Gert-Peter Brüggemann, and Petra Platen.
    • Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany. robin.schaefer@rub.de.
    • Eur Spine J. 2023 Sep 1; 32 (9): 299130012991-3001.

    PurposeTo summarize the mechanical loading of the spine in different activities of daily living and sports.MethodsSince the direct measurement is not feasible in sports activities, a mathematical model was applied to quantify spinal loading of more than 600 physical tasks in more than 200 athletes from several sports disciplines. The outcome is compression and torque (normalized to body weight/mass) at L4/L5.ResultsThe data demonstrate high compressive forces on the lumbar spine in sport-related activities, which are much higher than forces reported in normal daily activities and work tasks. Especially ballistic jumping and landing skills yield high estimated compression at L4/L5 of more than ten times body weight. Jumping, landing, heavy lifting and weight training in sports demonstrate compression forces significantly higher than guideline recommendations for working tasks.ConclusionThese results may help to identify acute and long-term risks of low back pain and, thus, may guide the development of preventive interventions for low back pain or injury in athletes.© 2023. The Author(s).

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