Table 4.
Pairwise comparisons between positions for thoracic and lumbar curves and pelvic tilt in master cyclists.
Upper handlebar
Middle handlebar
Lower handlebar
Thoracic spine
Standing
*
(.09)
*
(.09)
*
(.06)
Upper handlebar
-
NS (.02)
NS (.01)
Middle handlebar
-
-
NS (.02)
Lumbar spine
Standing
*
(.99)
*
(.99)
*
(.99)
Upper handlebar
-
NS (.02)
*
(.04)
Middle handlebar
-
-
*
(.01)
Pelvic tilt
Standing
*
(.31)
*
(.44)
*
(.63)
Upper handlebar
-
*
(.11)
*
(.28)
Middle handlebar
-
-
*
(.16)
* p < 0.0125; NS: no significant.