Reducing back exertion and improving confidence of individuals with low back pain with a back exosuit: A feasibility study for use in BACPAC

DA Quirk, J Chung, G Schiller, JM Cherin… - Pain …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objective Low back pain (LBP) is hallmarked by activity limitations, especially for tasks
involving bending. Back exosuit technology reduces low back discomfort and improves self …

Non-rigid lumbar supports for the management of non-specific low back pain: A literature review and meta-analysis

P Gignoux, C Lanhers, F Dutheil, L Boutevillain… - Annals of Physical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Clinical practice guidelines for non-specific low back pain do not recommend
the use of non-rigid lumbar supports (NRLSs) despite the publication of several positive …

[HTML][HTML] Differential Back Muscle Flexion–Relaxation Phenomenon in Constrained versus Unconstrained Leg Postures

YL Chen, YH Liao - Bioengineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
Previous studies examining the flexion–relaxation phenomenon (FRP) in back muscles
through trunk forward flexion tests have yielded inconsistent findings, primarily due to …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the User Experience of Lumbar-Support-Assistive Devices in Lower-Back Pain Patients: Design Recommendations

Z Chen, M Zhang, X Zhang, C Liu, H Wang - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
A positive user experience is crucial for enhancing user adherence throughout the utilization
of lumbar-support-assistive devices (LSAD). However, there is a lack of research for optimal …

[HTML][HTML] Restricting lumbar spine flexion redistributes and changes total mechanical energy expenditure during lifting

DR Carnegie, SM Hirsch, TAC Beach… - Journal of Biomechanics, 2024 - Elsevier
Minimizing lumbar spine flexion during lifting requires greater lower extremity joint motion.
However, the effects of these kinematic changes on the lumbar and lower extremity joint …

Analysis of the effect of wearing extensible and non-extensible lumbar belts on biomechanical factors of the sit-to-stand movement and pain-related psychological …

SC Im, HY Cho, JH Lee, K Kim - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to investigate the effects of wearing extensible and non-extensible lumbar
belt (LB) on biomechanical factors of the sit-to-stand (STD) movement and pain-related …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility of a novel back support device to improve spine stability and muscular activity during trunk flexion: A prospective cross-sectional study with healthy …

E Bernier, A Mithani, A Aoude, M Driscoll - Clinical Biomechanics, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Low back pain is a prevalent global condition often challenging to address due
to the absence of a definitive diagnosis in over 80% of cases. Manual lifting, common in …

[HTML][HTML] A prophylactic lumbosacral brace and the biomechanics of parachute landing

D Wu, C Zheng, L Wang, R Huang, J Liu… - Annals of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Lumbar injuries are common among paratroopers during landing maneuvers.
Although bracing is widely advocated to increase spine stability, the effect of lumbar bracing …

The Effect of Lumbar Belts with Different Extensibilities on Kinematic, Kinetic, and Muscle Activity of Sit-to-Stand Motions in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain

SC Im, SW Seo, NY Kang, H Jo, K Kim - Journal of Personalized …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Although lumbar belts can be used for the treatment and prevention of low back pain, the
role of the lumbar belt remains unclear without clear guidelines. This study aimed to …

Multi-joint protective effects of lumbar brace on lumbar, hip, knee, and ankle in parachute landing with backpack load

T Jiang, S Tian, L Wang, Y Fan - Medical & Biological Engineering & …, 2023 - Springer
There were high injury risks on lumbar and lower limb joints in parachuting landing, and the
lumbar brace could protect lumbar. Besides, a backpack load was necessary in parachute …