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http://dx.doi.org/10.5854/JIAPTR.2012.10.30.464

A Study of Coupled Motion in Football, Baseball Players and General Students in Thoracic Spine

Moon, Ok Kon (Kunjang University College)

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Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research / v.3, no.2, 2012 , pp. 464-468 More about this Journal

Abstract

The objective of this study is to provide basic information on coupled motions in thoracic spine during lateral bending from a neutral position for football and baseball players as well as for general university students. In the experiment, a total of 30 subjects participated(football players: 10, baseball players: 10, general students: 10). All subjects were in their 20's. The subjects sat on a chair with lumbar support in a neutral position and bent to the right. As a result, for baseball players, coupled motions were observed in the opposite direction of the lateral bending in all parts of thoracic spine. For both football players and general students, coupled motions were observed in the same direction. These results confirmed that unilateral movements like baseball could affect coupled motions.

Keywords

Thoracic Spine; Lateral Bending; Coupled Motion;

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