In
the way of scientific research, countering information questions
the validity of back belts. Although, these bodybuilding aids
are used to prevent injury, certain physical fitness experts
deem back belts as the contributing cause of back injury. In
an effort to demystify the controversy of weight lifting with
a back belt, the following data is been compiled.
11-Facts on Back Belts
? Back belts were designed
to prevent back injuries by limiting muscle activity and the
range of motion.
? Previous suffers of back
pain are more apt to strap on a back belt
? Back belts are restricted
in the effects of ensuring bodybuilders to use the appropriate
form to lift
? Commonly, back belts offer
little support when they are not worn correctly
? Trained athletes use back
belts for different purposes than occupational workers.
? Bodybuilders or athletes
use back belts to pick-up loads that far exceed the weight their
body was designed to lift.
? Occupational workers wear
back belts to prevent aggravating a previous back injury to
stabilize the spine and maximize intra-abdominal pressure (IAP).
? When intra-abdominal pressure
(IAP) is increased it compensates for weighty loads. The concept
of increasing the IAP is the controversial issue behind the
use of back belts.
? Increasing to compensate
for a heavy load is Some research suggests that increasing IAP
may apply internal pressure to the spine to stabilize it on
the front side.
? For a trained athlete the
ability to apply force from the stomach wall onto the leather
belt may improve the IAP, making it an asset to lifting Olympic-sized
loads.
Prior to starting a weight
lifting program or using a back belt, exercisers should seek
the medical approval from a licensed physician.
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