Quéren Priscila Rizza, Ana Flávia Bianchini Miranda, Lilian Ramiro Felício, Valdeci Carlos Dionisio
{"title":"Electromyography activity of the abdominal muscles during exercises with and without aid from upper limbs in healthy individuals: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Quéren Priscila Rizza, Ana Flávia Bianchini Miranda, Lilian Ramiro Felício, Valdeci Carlos Dionisio","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.058","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.058","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Individuals with pronounced abdominal muscle impairment often struggle to perform conventional abdominal strengthening exercises, particularly during the initial phases of rehabilitation. Identifying alternative exercise positions that minimize these challenges while maintaining adequate muscular engagement is essential for effective training and clinical practice. This study aimed to compare the EMG activity of the abdominal and shoulder extensors muscles during traditional curl-ups, modified curl-ups, and roll-ups with balls.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Forty healthy participants (20 male, 20 female) aged 20–30 years were recruited for this study. Each participant performed three exercises: a traditional curl-up, a modified curl-up (with upper limb assistance), and a roll-up with a ball (a modified Pilates exercise). EMG activity was recorded for the bilateral latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid, rectus abdominis, and external oblique muscles. An accelerometer was used to determine the movement onset and offset.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Integrated EMG activity for the abdominal and posterior deltoid muscles was similar across all exercises (p > 0.13). However, latissimus dorsi activity was significantly higher during the modified curl-up (p = 0.02). Statistical parametric mapping analysis revealed increased latissimus dorsi (p < 0.012, p < 0.007) and posterior deltoid activity (p < 0.001, p < 0.016) during the modified curl-up compared to the curl-up and roll-up with a ball.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The modified curl-up, which incorporates upper limb assistance, elicits comparable abdominal muscle activation to other exercises and may enhance lumbopelvic stabilization, making it a viable alternative in early rehabilitation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 614-619"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pablo A.G. Agostinho , Édison A.P. Bedoya , Amanda R. Cota , Suene F.N. Chaves , Claudia E.P. Oliveira , Miguel A. Carneiro-Júnior , Osvaldo C. Moreira
{"title":"Flywheel resistance training: Functionality and strength in older women - A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Pablo A.G. Agostinho , Édison A.P. Bedoya , Amanda R. Cota , Suene F.N. Chaves , Claudia E.P. Oliveira , Miguel A. Carneiro-Júnior , Osvaldo C. Moreira","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Resistance training enhances functionality and strength in older populations, but the comparative effectiveness of traditional versus inertial flywheel modalities is under-researched. This study evaluates the effect of these modalities on functionality and strength in older women.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In a parallel two-group randomized controlled trial, 36 sedentary older women (≥60 years) without psychiatric disorders or uncontrolled chronic diseases were randomly assigned to either the inertial flywheel group (n = 18) using a multi-leg isoinertial device, or the traditional resistance training group (n = 18) using gym machines and free weights. Conducted from May to December 2023 at the Federal University of Viçosa, both groups performed six generic exercises over eight weeks (two sessions per week). Functionality and muscle strength were assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery and Timed Up and Go tests. Blinding was maintained using opaque envelopes managed by an external researcher.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>One participant from the traditional group withdrew, requiring data imputation. Both groups showed significant improvements in functionality (Short Physical Performance Battery scores, p = 0.008; Timed Up and Go times, p = 0.025) and strength (isometric, dynamic, and explosive). No significant differences between groups were observed (p > 0.05), with small to moderate effect sizes (ηp2 = 0.01 to 0.06) and low statistical power (1-β < 0.80). Adverse events were minor (grade 1).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Both traditional and inertial flywheel resistance training significantly improved functionality and strength in older women over 16 sessions. Either training approach can enhance physical performance in this population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 573-582"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hiroshi R. Yamasaki , Qi An , Koji Takahashi , Takanori Fujii , Ningjia Yang , Matti Itkonen , Moeka Yokoyama , Fady S.K. Alnajjar , Hironori Otomune , Noriaki Hattori , Ichiro Miyai , Shingo Shimoda
{"title":"Evaluating the impact of therapeutic handling on sit-to-stand movements post-stroke: Kinematic smoothness as a monitoring metric for recovery","authors":"Hiroshi R. Yamasaki , Qi An , Koji Takahashi , Takanori Fujii , Ningjia Yang , Matti Itkonen , Moeka Yokoyama , Fady S.K. Alnajjar , Hironori Otomune , Noriaki Hattori , Ichiro Miyai , Shingo Shimoda","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Therapeutic handling during sit-to-stand (STS) tasks in post-stroke subjects targets complex motor pattern modifications, however, its impact on movement smoothness and the subject-specific responses remains underexplored. This study aimed to examine the effects of therapeutic handling on the movement smoothness during STS in post-stroke subjects, identifying recovery subtypes based on immediate changes in smoothness metrics and longitudinal motor functional improvements. Thirty-eight inpatient post-stroke subjects and five healthy controls participated in standardized STS, with and without therapeutic handling. Joint kinematics were recorded using a 3D mocap system, and the spectral arc length measure (SPARC) of joint angular velocity was analyzed to assess trajectory quality. Fifteen patients were re-measured after one month. Therapeutic handling significantly altered movement smoothness (direct effect). Trajectory smoothness after therapeutic handling (after-effect) was significantly correlated with the direct effect (r = 0.85, p < 0.01). The SPARC Delta, discrepancy between the direct and after-effect, negatively contributed to the improvement in FMA over time (p = 0.02). This emphasizes the importance of investigating subtypes of recovery based on the variability of smoothness response to therapeutic handling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 620-628"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chi Ngai Lo , Saiful Adli Bukry , Shirley Pui Ching Ngai
{"title":"Possible noise associated migraine with extracorporeal shockwave therapy: A case report on managing degenerative patellofemoral joint pain","authors":"Chi Ngai Lo , Saiful Adli Bukry , Shirley Pui Ching Ngai","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.034","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 554-557"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of integrated yoga and naturopathy therapies (IYNT) on chronic urticaria: A case report","authors":"G. Harihni , N. Mangaiarkarasi , A. Mooventhan","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chronic urticaria (CU) is an intractable skin disease characterized by reddish wheals and unbearable itching, with or without angioedema, lasting for ≥6 weeks. Patients with CSU frequently suffer from a multitude of symptoms such as sleep disturbances, fatigue and psychological distress, leading to a profound reduction in their quality of life. A 30-year-old male patient diagnosed with CU in September 2023 underwent irregular conventional treatment. He got itchy and hives with pinkish discoloration in the skin on various parts of his body aggravated in the morning and night. After taking medications his symptoms had subsided but again appeared once after the completion. His mental status had disturbed due to recurrent itching which affects his quality of life. Then, the patient decided to treat his condition with alternative therapies and thus was admitted in our hospital and underwent integrated yoga and naturopathy therapies (IYNT) like yoga therapy, acupuncture, diet therapy, mud therapy, hydrotherapy for 2 weeks. Serum immunoglobulin-E (Ig-E) levels, Urticaria control test (UCT), and Chronic urticaria quality of life index (CUQ2OL) were assessed before and after intervention. Results showed a reduction in Ig-E levels, UCT score and CUQ2OL score after the intervention. It suggests that INYT might be effective in reducing allergic reaction, symptom severity and quality of life of patients with CU. However, further clinical trials are recommended to warrant the effect of the study.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 698-702"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143274192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Natália de Sousa Esteves Vieira , Lígia de Sousa Marino , Lucimara do Amaral Galdino , Marina Sallum Barusso-Grüninger , Adriano Prado Simão , Caroline de Castro Moura , Érika de Cássia Lopes Chaves , Denise Hollanda Iunes
{"title":"The construction and validation of a systemic acupuncture protocol with low-level laser therapy for chronic cervical pain","authors":"Natália de Sousa Esteves Vieira , Lígia de Sousa Marino , Lucimara do Amaral Galdino , Marina Sallum Barusso-Grüninger , Adriano Prado Simão , Caroline de Castro Moura , Érika de Cássia Lopes Chaves , Denise Hollanda Iunes","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.038","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Content validation is important for decision-making, and confirming the efficiency of a treatment. The study aims to develop and validate a systemic acupuncture protocol with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for chronic neck pain. <strong>Method</strong>: The protocol was constructed based on a literature review and underwent content validation by 21 acupuncture experts. The pilot study was conducted using the proposed protocol with 20 volunteers randomized into two groups: intervention (IG, n = 10) and control (CG, n = 10). The IG received 10 sessions of acupuncture with LLLT at a dose of 4J/cm2 per point, at points gallbladder 20 and 34, bladder 10, governing vessel 14, small intestine 3, and large intestine 4, following the elaborated protocol. The CG received postural guidance through a messaging application. The both groups were evaluated at three moments: initial, end of treatment, and 15-day follow-up.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The level of agreement between the evaluators was ≥85.71% in all proposed items. In the analysis of the pilot study, there was an improvement in the IG in physical disability when comparing initial and final assessments (p ≤ 0.01) and initial and follow-up assessments (p ≤ 0.01). In the intergroup analysis, the IG showed a significant improvement in relation to the CG, in assessment 2 (p ≤ 0.01) related to physical disability. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: Validation by experts and the pilot study demonstrated that the elaborated protocol is valid for the treatment of chronic neck pain by reducing physical disabilities and cervical disability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 638-644"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elif Tuğçe Çil , Büşra Kocakılıç , Hazal Yeşilkaya , Aslı Yeral , Ahmet Çelebi
{"title":"Comparison of the acute effects of self- and therapist-administered myofascial release techniques on muscle flexibility and jumping performance in professional male basketball players: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Elif Tuğçe Çil , Büşra Kocakılıç , Hazal Yeşilkaya , Aslı Yeral , Ahmet Çelebi","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Basketball is a vertical sport by nature and requires sudden, rapid, and repetitive movements, where jumping performance is often a determining factor for athletic performance. Despite the extensive focus on athletic performance, the acute effects of cost-effective techniques on athletic performance are limited in basketball players. This study aimed to evaluate the acute effects of self-myofascial release and therapist-administered myofascial release on muscle flexibility and jumping performance in professional male basketball players.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study included 36 professional basketball players. Players were randomly divided into two groups; one received \"hands-on\" with a physiotherapist, and the other received myofascial release with foam rollers (FR). Two evaluations were carried out: baseline and after one week. Eighteen professional male basketball players were in the therapist-administrated myofascial release group (TAG), and 18 were in self-myofascial release groups (SMFRG). The primary outcomes were sit-and-reach (SART) and knee-to-wall (KTW) tests. The secondary outcomes were Squat jumps (SJ) and counter-movement jumps (CMJ) tests. Participants were assessed at baseline, and after a one-week intervention period (after 48 h).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results indicated statistically significant differences in TAG interms of all parameters (KTWT, SART, CMJ and SJ) according to pre and post-treatment analysis while SMFRG showed statistically significant differences only in CMJ (p < 0.05). Statistically significant improvements were found in post-treatment KTWT and SJ scores of TAG compared to SMFRG (p < 0.05). In difference in difference analysis, TAG had superior results in all parameters than SMFRG (p < 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The therapist-administrated Myofascial Release Technique (TAMRT) has a superior impact on improving flexibility and jumping performance than the self-myofascial release technique in professional basketball players. In addition of routine training program of basketball players, TAMRT may be recommended as part of a player's training program to increase flexibility and jumping performance before matches and during the in-season training program.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 542-548"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inter-joint coordination of shoulder joint complex during two different arm elevation speeds","authors":"Tomoya Uchida , Tomoyuki Matsuo , Issei Ogasawara , Shoji Konda , Hiroyuki Tanaka , Ken Nakata","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.051","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.051","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 589-595"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alshaymaa S. Abd el azeim , Fatma Sh Mohamed , El-Sayed E. felaya , Mohamed M. Ragab , Yasmin S. Elkhateeb
{"title":"Influence of adding high power pain threshold ultrasound to traditional therapy on axioappendicular muscles amplitude and fatigue in mechanical neck pain randomized controlled trials","authors":"Alshaymaa S. Abd el azeim , Fatma Sh Mohamed , El-Sayed E. felaya , Mohamed M. Ragab , Yasmin S. Elkhateeb","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The high-power pain threshold ultrasound (HPPTUS) technique is one of the ultrasound modifications used to treat trigger points and is strongly recommended for patients with mechanical neck pain because this method has excellent benefits but the clinical significance of this method is unclear.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To investigate the influence of adding High power pain threshold ultrasound technique to traditional therapy on axioappendicular muscles amplitude and fatigue of patients with mechanical neck pain.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Single-blind, Randomized clinical trial.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>Outpatient clinic.</div></div><div><h3>Population</h3><div>Sixty patients (19–38 years old) with mechanical neck pain participated in this study and were recruited from the outpatient clinic at the faculty of physical therapy after a referral from an orthopedist.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Patients were randomly assigned by the opaque sealed envelope to two treatment groups: <strong>Group A</strong> Received High power pain threshold ultrasound (HPPTUS), traditional therapy in form of (active range of motion, stretching exercises, and postural correction exercises (PCES), whereas <strong>Group B</strong> Received traditional therapy only; therapeutic sessions were performed Twice/week for 4 weeks. The visual analog scale, pressure pain threshold, neck disability index, upper trapezius and Levator scapulae median frequency, and root mean square were used to evaluate the patients’ pre-treatment and post-treatment status.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Multiple pairwise comparisons within each group revealed statistically significant differences in all outcome variables in both groups with favor to the HPPTUS group as p = 0.0001. Between group analysis at post treatment revealed statistical significant difference between both groups in all outcome variables as p = 0.0001.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The High-power Pain Threshold Ultrasound technique combined with traditional therapy is an effective method more than traditional therapy alone for management the patients with MNP.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical rehabilitation impact</h3><div>The present study has implications, especially for clinical decision-making with regard to the therapy of choice in MNP to reduce pain, improve function and muscle activity through HPPTUS technique, and its impact on normal lifestyle and highlight the need for active intervention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 629-637"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fernanda Coutinho Oliveira , Caio Frade Rodrigues de Oliveira , Matheus Augusto Teixeira dos Santos , Laura Fonseca Vaz do Amaral , Izabely Arantes Santos , Gustavo Cardoso Vieira , Marcelo Rocha de Morais , Andrei Pereira Pernambuco
{"title":"Tackling the top musculoskeletal challenges of cyclists: Insights from bike Fit services","authors":"Fernanda Coutinho Oliveira , Caio Frade Rodrigues de Oliveira , Matheus Augusto Teixeira dos Santos , Laura Fonseca Vaz do Amaral , Izabely Arantes Santos , Gustavo Cardoso Vieira , Marcelo Rocha de Morais , Andrei Pereira Pernambuco","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>It is observed that associated with the increase in cycling enthusiasts, there is also an increase in neuromusculoskeletal complaints and discomfort experienced by those who practice this sport. The process of evaluating/correcting the cyclist/bicycle combination is named Bike Fit. This procedure allows for improved performance and comfort and can minimize the risk of injuries to cyclists.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To analyze the main musculoskeletal complaints reported by cyclists who sought a Bike Fit service.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Observational and cross-sectional study. Professionals who perform Bike Fit in different regions of Brazil were invited to participate in the research. Volunteers filled out electronic forms with data extracted from medical records of patients they had already treated. For this study, data from 1505 cyclists were used. Absolute number (n), relative number (%), 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and prevalence ratio (PR) were analyzed in men and women. Fisher's exact test and Cohen's were used to analyze differences between genders.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>29.1% of reported complaints were pain in the lumbar spine, 21.5% numbness in the hands and/or fingers, 19.5% pain in the knees, 14% pain in the neck, and 11.5% numbness in the feet and/or fingers. The type of complaint and prevalence of complaints were similar in male and female cyclists.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The main neuromusculoskeletal complaints involve low back pain, paresthesia in the hands or fingers, neck pain, and paresthesia in the feet or toes. These findings can contribute to more assertive decision-making by professionals who work with cyclists' health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 535-541"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}