Abstract
Mechanical loading of the spine is a known risk factor for the development of low-back pain. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of an inclination-controlled exoskeleton on spinal compression forces during lifting with various techniques. Peak compression decreased on average by around 20%, and this was largely independent of lifting technique.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2018, October 16-20, 2018, Pisa, Italy |
Editors | Maria Chiara Carrozza, Silvestro Micera, José L. Pons |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing Switzerland |
Pages | 505-509 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030018870 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030018863 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | 4th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2018 - Pisa, Italy Duration: 16 Oct 2018 → 20 Oct 2018 Conference number: 4th |
Publication series
Name | Biosystems and Biorobotics |
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Volume | 22 |
ISSN (Print) | 2195-3562 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2195-3570 |
Conference
Conference | 4th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2018 |
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Abbreviated title | WeRob2018 |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Pisa |
Period | 16/10/18 → 20/10/18 |
Funding
This work was supported in part by the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme under grant agreement Robo-Mate no. 608979, in part by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 through the SPEXOR project, contract no. 687662, in part by the People Programme (Marie Curie Actions) under REA grant agreement SMART-E no. 608022 and in part by the Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority (INAIL).
Funders | Funder number |
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Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority | |
SMART-E | 608022 |
Marie Curie | |
Research Executive Agency | |
Seventh Framework Programme | 608979 |
Horizon 2020 | 687662 |
Istituto Nazionale per l'Assicurazione Contro Gli Infortuni sul Lavoro |