Low occurrence of MRI spinal changes in elite climbing athletes; a cross-sectional study

ConclusionIn this small cross-sectional study, only a low proportion of elite climbers displayed changes of the spinal endplates or intervertebral discs, as opposed to other sports with high spinal loads. Most observed abnormalities were low grade degenerative changes and did not differ statistically compared to controls.
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research