Article: Back support mechanisms during manual lifting. (instantaneous axis of rotation and thoracolumbar fascia)

Back Support Mechanisms During Manual Lifting Low back pain has been reported as the leading cause of disability in those under the age of 45 years and the third major cause of disability in general, following arthritis and heart disease. [1,2] Because low back pin has been shown to be a leading cause of lost work time in occupations involving manual labor, [3] it is of interest to study the forces on the low back during activities performed in manual labor occupations. Lifting is a common activity in many of these occupations. With the onset of back schools and work-hardening programs for the treatment of low back pain, an understanding of anatomical and biomechanical ...

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