Numerical models of the musculoskeletal system as investigative tools are an integral part of
biomechanical and clinical research. While finite element modeling is primarily suitable for …

The purpose of this paper is to further understand current literature on prolonged sitting,
sitting posture and active sitting solutions. This paper is divided into three sections: The first …

Sitting posture recognition is essential in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders
(WMSDs). WMSDs are of huge concern for office workers whose working process is …

Sitting is a common behavior of human body in daily life. It is found that poor sitting postures
can link to pains and other complications for people in literature. In order to avoid the …

Sitting on a chair in an awkward posture or sitting for a long period of time is a risk factor for
musculoskeletal disorders. A postural habit that has been formed cannot be changed easily …

Purpose Sitting in a chair is a typical act of modern people. Prolonged sitting and sitting with
improper postures can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Thus, there is a need for a sitting …

Background: Sedentary behavior, which is highly prevalent among office workers, is
associated with multiple health disorders, including those of the musculoskeletal and …

One of the world's most common building materials is reinforced concrete (RC). Various
shapes and sizes of components made of RC are mostly used in civil engineering structures …

This study used the finite element method (FEM) to investigate how pressure on the lumbar
spine changes during dynamic movements in different postures: standing, erect sitting on a …

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) account for a loss of GDP
in most countries. The oil sector is the largest and most economically relevant industry in …