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Posterior pelvic tilt in the squat and the association with anthropometry and joint flexibility

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Project status: Ongoing
Project manager: Tron Krosshaug
Coworker(s): Kam Ming Mok, Gøran Paulsen

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Intro: Posterior pelvic tilt in back squatting may increase the risk of low back injury. Hip joint geometry have been suggested as the main cause of pelvic tilt.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between anthropometry and joint flexibility on posterior pelvic tilt during the back squat.

Method: We measured posterior pelvic tilt during the barbell squat in forty-three subjects, using marker-based 3D motion analysis. We also measured segment lengths as well as ankle, knee and hip flexibility.