Impact of a Chest Support on Lower Back Muscles Activity During Forward Bending

The present study is based on previous research on the poor body posture of surgeons and their experienced discomfort during surgical procedures. Since surgeons have head-bent and back-bent posture during open surgical procedures, a chest support is a viable supporting principle. This support is mea...

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Main Authors: Armaĝan Albayrak, Richard H. M. Goossens, Chris J. Snijders, Huib de Ridder, Geert Kazemier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11762320903541453
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