Modelling the spine as a deformable body: Feasibility of reconstruction using an optoelectronic system
A Ranavolo, R Don, F Draicchio, M Bartolo, M Serrao… - Applied Ergonomics, 2013 - Elsevier
The aims of this study were to develop a kinematic model of the spine, seen as a continuous
deformable body and to identify the smallest set of surface markers allowing adequate …
deformable body and to identify the smallest set of surface markers allowing adequate …
An evaluation of backpack harness systems in non-neutral torso postures
SA Southard, GA Mirka - Applied ergonomics, 2007 - Elsevier
Much of the research on backpack design has been focused on spinal
loading/biomechanics while the wearer is in a neutral/upright trunk posture, such as those …
loading/biomechanics while the wearer is in a neutral/upright trunk posture, such as those …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of floor inclination on handle push and pull forces production of the upper limb
Floor inclination can alter hand force production, and lower limb kinetics, affecting control
operations, and threatening operator safety in various domains, such as aviation, naval …
operations, and threatening operator safety in various domains, such as aviation, naval …
The changes of lumbar muscle flexion–relaxation response due to laterally slanted ground surfaces
Lifting tasks performed on uneven ground surfaces are common in outdoor industries.
Previous studies have demonstrated that lifting tasks performed on laterally slanted ground …
Previous studies have demonstrated that lifting tasks performed on laterally slanted ground …
The changes of trunk motion rhythm and spinal loading during trunk flexion and extension motions caused by lumbar muscle fatigue
Previous studies indicated that lumbar extensor muscle fatigue could potentially affect
lumbar–pelvic rhythm and influence spinal loading during trunk motions. In this study, the …
lumbar–pelvic rhythm and influence spinal loading during trunk motions. In this study, the …
The effect of sinusoidal rolling ground motion on lifting biomechanics
The objective of this study was to quantify the effects of ground surface motion on the
biomechanical responses of a person performing a lifting task. A boat motion simulator …
biomechanical responses of a person performing a lifting task. A boat motion simulator …
Evaluation of postural sway and impact forces during ingress and egress of scissor lifts at elevations
CS Pan, SS Chiou, TY Kau, BM Wimer, X Ning… - Applied ergonomics, 2017 - Elsevier
Workers are at risk when entering (ingress) or exiting (egress) elevated scissor lifts. In this
study, we recorded ground impact forces and postural sway from 22 construction workers …
study, we recorded ground impact forces and postural sway from 22 construction workers …
The assessment of material-handling strategies in dealing with sudden loading: the effect of uneven ground surface on trunk biomechanical responses
As a major risk factor of low back injury, sudden loading often occurs when performing
manual material-handling tasks on uneven ground surfaces. Therefore, the purpose of the …
manual material-handling tasks on uneven ground surfaces. Therefore, the purpose of the …
The effects of horizontal load speed and lifting frequency on lifting technique and biomechanics
Lifting loads that have a horizontal velocity (eg lifting from a conveyor) is often seen in
industry and it was hypothesised that the inertial characteristics of these loads may influence …
industry and it was hypothesised that the inertial characteristics of these loads may influence …
A Single-Camera Computer Vision-Based Method for 3D L5/S1 MomentEstimation During Lifting Tasks
Excessive low back joint loading during material handling tasks is considered a critical risk
factor of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Therefore, it is necessary to understand the low …
factor of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Therefore, it is necessary to understand the low …