Table 3.
Pairwise comparisons (effect size) between positions for thoracic and lumbar curves and pelvic tilt in elite cyclists.
| Upper handlebar | Middle handlebar | Lower handlebar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoracic spine | Standing | * (.14) | * (.14) | * (.12) |
| Upper handlebar | - | NS (.00) | NS (.02) | |
| Middle handlebar | - | - | NS (.01) | |
| Lumbar spine | Standing | * (.95) | * (.93) | * (.98) |
| Upper handlebar | - | NS (.01) | * (.05) | |
| Middle handlebar | - | - | * (.04) | |
| Pelvic tilt | Standing | * (.33) | * (.43) | * (.64) |
| Upper handlebar | - | * (.11) | * (.31) | |
| Middle handlebar | - | - | * (.18) |
* p < 0.0125; NS: no significant.