Effects of an inclination-controlled active spinal exoskeleton on spinal compression forces

A. S. Koopman*, S. Toxiri, M. P. de Looze, I. Kingma, J. H. van Dieën

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2018, October 16-20, 2018, Pisa, Italy
EditorsMaria Chiara Carrozza, Silvestro Micera, José L. Pons
PublisherSpringer International Publishing Switzerland
Pages505-509
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9783030018870
ISBN (Print)9783030018863
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event4th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2018 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 16 Oct 201820 Oct 2018
Conference number: 4th

Publication series

NameBiosystems and Biorobotics
Volume22
ISSN (Print)2195-3562
ISSN (Electronic)2195-3570

Conference

Conference4th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2018
Abbreviated titleWeRob2018
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period16/10/1820/10/18

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).

FundersFunder number
Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority
SMART-E608022
Marie Curie
Research Executive Agency
Seventh Framework Programme608979
Horizon 2020687662
Istituto Nazionale per l'Assicurazione Contro Gli Infortuni sul Lavoro

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