Journal article
The biomechanics of vibration and low back pain
American journal of industrial medicine, Vol.23(4), pp.577-588
04/1993
DOI: 10.1002/ajim.4700230406
PMID: 8480767
Abstract
This work is a review of the mechanical factors related to low back pain production in a vibration environment. The sitting posture is an extreme orientation for the lumbar intervertebral disc that 1) increases its internal pressure, 2) increases its anteroposterior shear flexibility, while: 3) decreasing its resistance to buckling instability and 4) stressing the posterior region of the disc. Vibration is an additional mechanical stressor. Several studies suggest that the following preventive measures be taken to reduce the risk of low back pain due to driving: 1) minimize the vibration reaching the driver, 2) avoid lifting or bending immediately following driving, and 3) walk around for a few minutes following driving. © 1993 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The biomechanics of vibration and low back pain
- Creators
- David G Wilder
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of industrial medicine, Vol.23(4), pp.577-588
- Publisher
- Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company; New York
- DOI
- 10.1002/ajim.4700230406
- PMID
- 8480767
- ISSN
- 0271-3586
- eISSN
- 1097-0274
- Number of pages
- 12
- Grant note
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (PHS R01 00745‐01; PHS R03 OH01758‐01,‐02; PHS KO1 OH00090‐01,‐02))
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/1993
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Occupational and Environmental Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984064217302771
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