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RESEARCH REVIEW
DON’T JUST SIT THERE,
DO SOMETHING!
An extensive review of previous
studies looks at the health
implications associated with
prolonged sitting, and the behaviours
that may offset these negative
effects. Review by Dr Mike Climstein
PhD and Dr Joe Walsh PhD
Title: Sitting time and risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: A
systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Dr Bailey and colleagues. (Institute for Sport and Physical
Activity Research, School of Sport Science and Physical Activity,
University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 57(3):408-416.
Introduction: Many, many years ago I used to compete as an
Olympic lifter, and when pushing the limits, I ended up herniating
my L5/S1 disc and subsequently had chymopapain injection, which
allowed me to continue lifting… somewhat. My low back could no
longer tolerate the ballistic pulls of the snatch and clean and jerk lifts,
but the less dynamic lifts in powerlifting were no problem.
The surgeon told me that after the surgery my low back would
lose flexibility. Little did I know that a loss of low back flexibility was
not the only problem, and I also experienced minor low back pain
when I would sit for prolonged periods of time.
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