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9/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study uses biomechanical modeling to estimate external moments about L5-S1 for sixteen lifting tasks, using two sizes of wire mesh screens, and presents recommendations to reduce spine loading.
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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper examines the EMG responses of knee extensors/flexors to lifting in kneeling or squatting postures and discusses the impact of posture and kneepads on muscle recruitment and explores the implications for work in such postures.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article discusses research results of studies that shed light on possible mechanisms through which low back injuries may occur and how this knowledge can be leveraged to reduce the risk of low back pain.
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8/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn this study, survival analysis techniques were used to compare fatigue failure responses of elderly motion segments to a middle-aged sample. This study also evaluates the influence of bone mineral content on cycles to failure.
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12/1/2006 - Technology NewsDiscusses a first-generation mobile manipulator that one person can use to lift and maneuver 50- to 600-pound loads. It can be used in maintenance shops and mines to reduce lifting accidents.
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3/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThirty-six human lumbar motion segments were fatigue tested using spinal compressive and shear loads that simulated lifting a 9 kg weight in three torso flexion angles. Results indicated that stellate endplate fractures were associated with increased po...
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1/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study's objective was to simulate the postures and loads experienced by the lumbar spine during repetitive lifting of weights in different torso flexion postures, and to analyze the fatigue failure response of lumbosacral motion segments.
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4/1/2002 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study evaluated spinal loads associated with lifting and hanging heavy mining cable in a variety of postures.
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10/1/1997 - Conference papersTwelve subjects participated in an investigation of the biomechanical stresses of asymmetric lifting in stooped and kneeling postures. Three factors were manipulated in this study: posture (stooped or kneeling), height of lift (35 or 70 cm), and weight ...
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9/1/1997 - Conference papersThe purpose of this study was to examine the lifting capacity of low-seam coal miners in four restricted postures (roof heights of 36", 40", 44", and 48"), investigate the associated metabolic costs, and to examine electromyographic (EMG) data from eigh...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program