Background In this study, kinematics and kinetics of the lower extremity joint and the lumbar
lordosis during two different symmetrical lifting techniques (squat and stoop) were examined …

Manual lifting is one of the common practices used in the industries to transport or move
objects to a desired place. Nowadays, even though mechanized equipment is widely …

Lifting up objects from the floor has been identified as a risk factor for low back pain,
whereby a flexed spine during lifting is often associated with producing higher loads in the …

Repetitive lifting of heavy loads increases the risk of back pain and even lumbar vertebral
injuries to workers. Active exoskeletons can help workers lift loads by providing power …

Repetitive work in the stooped posture is a known risk factor for developing low back
disorders (LBDs); regardless, the stooped posture is widespread throughout the world in the …

Occupational back-support exoskeletons are becoming a more and more common solution
to mitigate work-related lower-back pain associated with lifting activities. In addition to lifting …

Irrespective of the lifting technique (squat or stoop), the lumbar spine posture (more kyphotic
versus more lordotic) adopted during lifting activities is an important parameter affecting the …

This study investigated the effects of initial load height and foot placement instruction in four
lifting techniques: free, stoop (bending the back), squat (bending the knees) and a modified …

Forty-five manual material handlers (15 females, 15 expert males and 15 novice males)
performed series of box transfers under conditions similar to those of large distribution …

A few biomechanical studies have contrasted the work techniques of female and male
workers during manual material handling (MMH). A recent study showed that female …