Table 3.
Pairwise comparisons () between positions for thoracic and lumbar curves and pelvic tilt in elite cyclists.
Upper handlebar
Middle handlebar
Lower handlebar
Thoracic spine
Standing
*
(.14)
*
(.14)
*
(.12)
Upper handlebar
-
NS (.00)
NS (.02)
Middle handlebar
-
-
NS (.01)
Lumbar spine
Standing
*
(.95)
*
(.93)
*
(.98)
Upper handlebar
-
NS (.01)
*
(.05)
Middle handlebar
-
-
*
(.04)
Pelvic tilt
Standing
*
(.33)
*
(.43)
*
(.64)
Upper handlebar
-
*
(.11)
*
(.31)
Middle handlebar
-
-
*
(.18)
* p < 0.0125; NS: no significant.