Retrospective case-control study reveals a cutoff angle for predicting lumbar disk herniation in young elite athletes, suggesting important implications for injury prevention.
Maximal FT is an independent risk factor for LDH in young athletes. The magnitude of maximal asymmetry in the lower lumbar spine, rather than its specific spinal level, appears to be the primary contributor to this risk, and an angle >10.8° serves as a preliminary threshold for identifying high-risk athletes.
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