Whole-Body Vibrations Associated With Alpine Skiing: A Risk Factor for Low Back Pain?

• Published in: Frontiers in physiology Vol. 9; p. 204
• Main Authors: Supej, Matej, Ogrin, Jan, Holmberg, Hans-Christer
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media 2018; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: biomechanics; Idrettsmedisinske fag: 850; injury prevention; kinematics; kinetics; Medical disciplines: 700; Medisinske Fag: 700; Physiology; recreational skiing; shock; ski racing; Sports medicine: 850; VDP; ski racing; shock; kinematics; biomechanics; injury prevention; kinetics; recreational skiing

Alpine skiing, both recreational and competitive, is associated with high rates of injury. Numerous studies have shown that occupational exposure to whole-body vibrations is strongly related to lower back pain and some suggest that, in particular, vibrations of lower frequencies could lead to overus...