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Disc characteristics were compared quantitatively between groups using histogram and regional image analyses to determine delta peak and T2-values in five sub-regions.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>A statistical difference in the delta peak value was found between skiers and controls (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;0.001), reflecting higher degree of disc degeneration. The histogram analysis also revealed that the type of training determines where and to what extent the changes occur. Alpine skiers displayed lumbar changes, while mogul skiers displayed changes also in the thoracic spine. Alpine skiers with diverse training dose differed in delta peak value (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.005), where skiers with highest training dose displayed less changes. Regional T2-value differences were found in skiers with divergent training histories (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;0.05), reflecting differences in disc degeneration patterns, foremost within the dorsal annulus.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Differences in quantitative disc characteristics were found not only between elite skiers and non-athletic controls but also between subgroups of elite skiers with diverse training histories. The differences in the disc measures, reflecting tissue degradation, are likely related to type and intensity of the physical training. 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