Objective: To develop a new sitting spinal model and an optimal driver's seat by using
review of the literature of seated positions of the head, spine, pelvis, and lower extremities …

Medical and ergonomic field studies indicate that bad standing and sitting postures are
sometimes accompanied by pains in muscle and connective tissues of tendons, joint …

A foundation textbook for those requiring an understanding of the structure and
biomechanics of the lumbar spine and sacrum. The book aims to bring together in one …

There is already a wealth of literature covering cumulative trauma disorders and medical
management, as well as the biomechanics of manual material handling and lower back …

A one-page checklist for determining the presence of ergonomic risk factors associateed
with awkward postures of the lower extremities, trunk and neck was developed and …

A multipart study has been performed to provide a mechanical explanation for the
epidemiologic association between sitting in static (eg, factory or office) or vibration (eg, car …

The disc pressure of the third lumbar disc and the myoelectric activity of several muscles of
the back were measured. Three standing and nine unsupported sitting positions were …

The article reviews the substantial body of epidemiological evidence linking vibration
exposure and low back pain. Drivers appear to be at particular risk if exposures exceed …

OBJECTIVE: Sitting has been identified as a cause of mechanical low back pain. The
purpose of this study was to use plain film x-rays to measure lumbar spine and pelvic …

A review is presented of research on health effects of whole-body vibration on man with the
objective of providing a basis for rules and guidelines on exposure to whole-body vibration …