Comparative study of thoracolumbar fascia changes in weightlifters with and without low back pain

Chronic LBP in elite weightlifters was associated with significantly higher TLF stiffness but unchanged thickness, suggesting stiffness is a more informative indicator of TLF health than thickness. Addressing stiffness in prevention and rehabilitation programs may improve weightlifters' performance and career longevity.

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University of Padua (IT)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
421 Hospital of PLA (CN)

Publication Details

Journal: PLoS ONE
Published: 2025-12-19
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0338718
Primary Topic: Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
Type: article
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Comparative study of thoracolumbar fascia changes in weightlifters with and without low back pain

Dec 19, 2025

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Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

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Comparative study of thoracolumbar fascia changes in weightlifters with and without low back pain

December 19, 2025article en

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PLoS ONEVol. 20(12)

University of Padua (IT), Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK), 421 Hospital of PLA (CN)

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Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

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