Objective. To review the literature that evaluates the influence of trunk motion on trunk
strength and structural loading. Background. In recent years, trunk dynamics have been …

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent major health issues for
construction workers yet risk factors associated with repetitive lifting tasks remain …

This paper summarises applications of biomechanical principles and models in industry to
control musculoskeletal disorders of the low back and upper extremity. Applications of 2-D …

Objective. To provide a database of intradiscal pressure measurements together with
anthropometric data as basis for the validation of models that predict spinal loads. Design …

Two important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, and the health and safety of workers. In
many ways these are mutually compatible, for where health and safety is jeopardized, the …

OBJECTIVE: Recent research demonstrates the importance of postural stabilization systems
(PSS) in back pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of PSS …

Introduction: The evaluation of stress to the spinal column in the provision of care has mostly
concentrated on the handling of loads. However, awkward body postures alone, without …

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MUSCULOESQUELÉTICO Fundamentos para Reabilitação ELSEVIER TRADUÇÃO DA 2º …

The assumed advantages of the so-called leg-lifting technique over the back-lifting
technique are still the subject of much debate. The present study was aimed at studying the …

Orchestra musicians are at high risk of neuro-mechanical disorders due to the intense
stresses their body withstand, leading to pain and injury. This review presents a …