Lumbar And Pelvic Flexions Differ Between Men And Women Matched For Sit-and-reach Score

To compare spine and pelvic angles during the SR test in men and women matched for SR scores. We hypothesized that men would demonstrate greater thoracic (T), greater lumbar (L) and lower pelvic (P) angles. Twenty one men (Mean + or - SD; age 24 + or - 5 yr, body mass 79.1 + or - 11.4 kg, body height 175.1 + or - 7.8 cm) were matched with 21 women (age 22 + or - 3 yr, body mass 65.9 + or - 10.3 kg, body height 164.91 + or - 7.3 cm) having the same SR score. Each participant completed a standard SR test. Mean SR scores were 47.9 + or - 7.0 (27.5 - 58) cm for men and 47.9 + or - 6.8 (27 - 58) cm for women. Results shown in the table below indicate that men achieved the same SR score as women with greater L, lower P and similar T angles.