Universität zu Köln

Belavy, Daniel L., Albracht, Kirsten ORCID: 0000-0002-4271-2511, Bruggemann, Gert-Peter, Vergroesen, Pieter-Paul A. and van Dieen, Jaap H. (2016). Can Exercise Positively Influence the Intervertebral Disc? Sports Med., 46 (4). S. 473 - 486. NORTHCOTE: ADIS INT LTD. ISSN 1179-2035

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Abstract

To better understand what kinds of sports and exercise could be beneficial for the intervertebral disc (IVD), we performed a review to synthesise the literature on IVD adaptation with loading and exercise. The state of the literature did not permit a systematic review; therefore, we performed a narrative review. The majority of the available data come from cell or whole-disc loading models and animal exercise models. However, some studies have examined the impact of specific sports on IVD degeneration in humans and acute exercise on disc size. Based on the data available in the literature, loading types that are likely beneficial to the IVD are dynamic, axial, at slow to moderate movement speeds, and of a magnitude experienced in walking and jogging. Static loading, torsional loading, flexion with compression, rapid loading, high-impact loading and explosive tasks are likely detrimental for the IVD. Reduced physical activity and disuse appear to be detrimental for the IVD. We also consider the impact of genetics and the likelihood of a 'critical period' for the effect of exercise in IVD development. The current review summarises the literature to increase awareness amongst exercise, rehabilitation and ergonomic professionals regarding IVD health and provides recommendations on future directions in research.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Belavy, Daniel L. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Albracht, Kirsten UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0002-4271-2511 UNSPECIFIED Bruggemann, Gert-Peter UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Vergroesen, Pieter-Paul A. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED van Dieen, Jaap H. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-279113
DOI:	10.1007/s40279-015-0444-2
Journal or Publication Title:	Sports Med.
Volume:	46
Number:	4
Page Range:	S. 473 - 486
Date:	2016
Publisher:	ADIS INT LTD
Place of Publication:	NORTHCOTE
ISSN:	1179-2035
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language ISSLS PRIZE WINNER; APPARENT DIFFUSION-COEFFICIENT; MAGNETIC-RESONANCE SCANS; AGE-RELATED-CHANGES; HUMAN LUMBAR SPINE; LOW-BACK-PAIN; IN-VIVO; SIGNAL INTENSITY; RUNNING EXERCISE; END-PLATE Multiple languages Sport Sciences Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/27911