Abstract
Introduction: Elite track cycling places unique demands on the body with cyclists required to perform at a maximal intensity level over a short duration. To achieve a more aerodynamic position on the bike, cyclists are required to adopt postures that put the lumbar spine and hip in increased flexion with a loss of the lumbar lordosis. Previous research has found that a flexed posture and loss of lumbar lordosis decreases multifidus function, which is important for spinal stability. In cycling, a stable lumbar spine and pelvis could be important for the efficient function of the lower limb muscles to generate power in the propulsive phase of cycling.
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