Low back disorders (LBDs) continue to be the most common musculoskeletal problem in the
workplace. It affects many workers, is associated with high costs to industry and the …

ABSTRACT EBENBICHLER, GR, LIE ODDSSON, J. KOLLMITZER, and Z. ERIM. Sensory-
motor control of the lower back: implications for rehabilitation. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol …

Praise for previous editions of Occupational Biomechanics" This book is a valuable resource
for any advanced ergonomist interested in physical ergonomics... provides valuable …

Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back
Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of …

Although patient handlers suffer from low-back injuries at an alarming rate worldwide, there
has been limited research quantifying the risk for the specific tasks performed by the patient …

Study Design. A clinical trial comparing a back pain group with a pain-free group.
Objectives. To investigate whether proprioceptive deficits existed in a group of individuals …

Study Design. A biomechanical model of the lumbar spine was used to calculate the effects
of abdominal muscle coactivation on spinal stability. Objectives. To estimate the effects of …

Study Design. Electrical and mechanical stimulation of the lumbar supraspinous ligament of
three patients with L4-L5 spinal deficits and of the feline model, respectively, was applied …

The objective of this study was to investigate biomechanical loading to the low back as a
result of wearing an exoskeletal intervention designed to assist in occupational work. Twelve …

Study Design. Lifting dynamics and electromyographic activity were evaluated using a
biomechanical model of spinal equilibrium and stability to assess cost–benefit effects of …