Low back pain affects one in three workers in the world and is among the biggest causes of
absence from work. Almost 75% of back injuries occur when lifting loads. In warehousing …

(1) Background: Low back disorders are a leading cause of missed work and physical
disability in manual material handling due to repetitive lumbar loading and overexertion …

Ergonomics evaluation through measurements of biomechanical parameters in real time
has a great potential in reducing non-fatal occupational injuries, such as work-related …

Construction rebar workers face postural ergonomic hazards that can lead to work-related
Lower Back Disorders (LBDs), primarily due to their prolonged awkward working postures …

Prolonged strenuous postures in occupational context may lead to low back pain. Avoiding
such occurrences is known to help prevent low back pain episodes or may contribute to …

Low back disorders (LBDs) are a leading occupational health issue. Wearable sensors,
such as inertial measurement units (IMUs) and/or pressure insoles, could automate and …

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading contributor to musculoskeletal injury worldwide and carries
a high economic cost. The healthcare industry is the most burdened, with nurses, in …

Handling loads with a non-neutral posture induces overloading of the joint structures.
Adopting incorrect postures during work can generate injuries. Ten healthy subjects were …

Repetitive occupational lifting has been shown to create an increased risk for incidence of
back pain. Ergonomic workstations that promote proper lifting technique can reduce risk, but …

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a serious worldwide health concern,
that can result in the worker's permanent disability and an economic burden of up to 2% of …