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Musculoskeletal model of awkward carrying postures

Improper posture of carrying loads can cause low back disorders. This study investigates the impact of using a footstool in spinal force and muscle activity when: (1) pushing/pulling load farther/nearer from the body and (2) twisting the trunk while carrying load. A whole body musculoskeletal mod...

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Main Author: N.A., Abdul Majid
Format: E-Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2016
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T Technology (General)
Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/15488/1/Musculoskeletal%20model%20of%20awkward%20carrying%20postures%20%28abstract%29.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/15488/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1256073
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spelling my.unimas.ir.154882017-03-02T06:48:35Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/15488/ Musculoskeletal model of awkward carrying postures N.A., Abdul Majid T Technology (General) Improper posture of carrying loads can cause low back disorders. This study investigates the impact of using a footstool in spinal force and muscle activity when: (1) pushing/pulling load farther/nearer from the body and (2) twisting the trunk while carrying load. A whole body musculoskeletal model carrying a light load of 5, 7.5 and 10 kg is developed and inverse dynamics analyzes are conducted. Electromyography activities are also recorded to compare to the results from analyzes. Analyzes demonstrated that using a footstool when carrying a light load can reduce the intradiscal compression force. The results from the analysis are found to be consistent with the electromyogram measurement. This study suggests that load should be positioned closer to the body and footstool of 5 cm height should be used to reduce spinal forces and muscle activity on the lumbar region. Taylor & Francis 2016 E-Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/15488/1/Musculoskeletal%20model%20of%20awkward%20carrying%20postures%20%28abstract%29.pdf N.A., Abdul Majid (2016) Musculoskeletal model of awkward carrying postures. Journal Cogent Engineering, 3 (1). ISSN 2331-1916 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1256073 doi: 10.1080.23311916.2016.1256073
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Musculoskeletal model of awkward carrying postures
description Improper posture of carrying loads can cause low back disorders. This study investigates the impact of using a footstool in spinal force and muscle activity when: (1) pushing/pulling load farther/nearer from the body and (2) twisting the trunk while carrying load. A whole body musculoskeletal model carrying a light load of 5, 7.5 and 10 kg is developed and inverse dynamics analyzes are conducted. Electromyography activities are also recorded to compare to the results from analyzes. Analyzes demonstrated that using a footstool when carrying a light load can reduce the intradiscal compression force. The results from the analysis are found to be consistent with the electromyogram measurement. This study suggests that load should be positioned closer to the body and footstool of 5 cm height should be used to reduce spinal forces and muscle activity on the lumbar region.
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url http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/15488/1/Musculoskeletal%20model%20of%20awkward%20carrying%20postures%20%28abstract%29.pdf
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