Das muskuläre Profil der Halswirbelsäule und der Lendenwirbelsäule bei Langstreckentriathleten

Zusammenfassung

Studienziel: Ziel der vorliegenden Studie ist die Erfassung der muskulären Leistungsfähigkeit der Halswirbelsäule und der Lendenwirbelsäule bei Langstreckentriathleten. Die Ergebnisse werden im Vergleich zu Werten der Referenzgruppe analysiert. Dabei werden die Fragestellungen untersucht, ob die getesteten Langstreckentriathleten ein spezifisches Kraftprofil der Halswirbelsäulen- und Lendenwirbelsäulenmuskulatur aufweisen. Methode: In der vorliegenden Studie wurden für 20 Langstreckentriathleten die Kraftwerte der Halswirbelsäule in 2 Bewegungsebenen und die isometrischen Rumpfkraftwerte in 3 Bewegungsebenen erhoben. Ergebnisse: Das muskuläre Profil der Triathleten ist gekennzeichnet durch gute und normgerechte Kraftwerte der Rückenextensoren und Lateralflexoren. Muskuläre Schwächen zeigen die Triathleten sowohl in der Bauchmuskulatur in Form von hoch signifikanten Defiziten in der Flexion (5,025 ± 0,81 N/kg vs. 6,67 ± 0,6 N/kg) und beidseitigen Rotation (rechts: 6,185 ± 1,46 N/kg, links: 7,1 ± 1,57 N/kg vs. 10,05 ± 0,34 N/kg) als auch in allen Bewegungsrichtungen der Halswirbelsäule (Extension 1,96 ± 0,59 N/kg vs. 3,03 ± 0,24 N/kg, Flexion 1,3 ± 0,42 N/kg vs. 2,17 ± 0,22 N/kg; Lateralflexion links: 1,67 ± 0,48 N/kg, rechts: 1,55 ± 0,46 N/kg vs. 2,36 ± 0,15 N/kg). Schlussfolgerung: Offensichtlich reicht ein sportspezifisches Training im Triathlon nicht aus, eine balancierte Muskulatur im Bereich der Halswirbelsäule und Lendenwirbelsäule zu entwickeln.

Abstract

Aim: The goal of this study was to analyse the muscle strength of the cervical and lumbar spine in ironman triathletes. The values were compared to the results obtained from a reference group. The test of the triathletes was carried out in an attempt to define a specific strength profile for these athletes. Method: In this study, 20 long-distance triathletes (∅ 37.3 ± 7.6 years of age, ∅ 1.80 ± 0.1 m, ∅ 73.7 ± 6.0 kg) were evaluated with regard to their individual and sport-specific strengths of the cervical spine in 2 planes and of the trunk strengths in all 3 planes of motion. The trunk strength profile of the triathletes revealed good average results in the trunk extensors and the lateral flexors of the left trunk. The reference group is the data base of the company Proxomed®, Alzenau. It is based on results of 1045 untrained, symptom-free subjects of different ages. Results: Lumbar extension: The extension of the force values shows no significant difference from the reference group. Lumbar flexion: The flexion tests show highly significantly lower force values (5.025 ± 0.81 N/kg vs. 6.67 ± 0.6 N/kg) than the reference group. Flexion/extension: In the sagittal plane values for the triathletes demonstrate an imbalance in muscle strength ratios. The abdominal muscles turn in relation to the back extensor muscles too weakly to be very significant. Lumbar rotation: The force values of the athletes in both directions (right: 6.185 ± 1.46 N/kg, left: 7.1 ± 1.57 N/kg vs. 10.05 ± 0.34 N/kg) are highly significantly (p ≤ 0.001) lower than the reference values. Ratio of rotation left/right: The ratio of left/right rotation in the reference group is set at 1 and thus shows an equally strong force level between the two sides. Lumbar lateral flexion: The triathletes do not show any significant differences between the force values. Compared to the reference group there is no significant difference to the left side flexion. In the lateral bending the athletes have significantly better values than the reference group. Ratio of lateral left/right: In the reference group the ratio is set at 1. For triathletes, it shows an average value of 0.93. This difference is not significant. Cervical extension: The extension of the force values (1.96 ± 0.59 N/kg vs. 3.03 ± 0.24 N/kg) shows a highly significant difference from the reference group. Cervical flexion: In flexion (1.3 ± 0.42 N/kg vs. 2.17 ± 0.22 N/kg) triathletes have highly significantly lower strength values than the reference group. Flexion/extension: The triathletes did not differ significantly from the reference values (0.69 ± 0.23 and 0.72 ± 0.08). Lateral cervical spine: In comparison to the reference group (left: 1.67 ± 0.48 N/kg, right: 1.55 ± 0.46 N/kg vs. 2.36 ± 0.15 N/kg) in which there is left/right lateral flexion, there is a highly significant difference. Right lateral flexion is weaker than the left. Ratio of lateral left/right: The triathletes have a significant imbalance in the lateral flexion of the cervical spine compared to the reference group (1.07 ± 0.15 to 1). Conclusion: In conclusion, in the triathlon there is a specific stress that is obviously not an adequate stimulus for the muscles of the cervical spine in order to achieve a balanced musculature and the athletes should be advised to practice a preventive approach with regard to these areas.

Schlüsselwörter

Triathlon - Muskelkraft - Prävention - Ironman

Key words

triathlon - muscle strength - prevention - ironman

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