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 …

Robots and other assistive technologies have a huge potential to help society in domains
ranging from factory work to healthcare. However, safe and effective control of robotic agents …

There is currently no validated full-body lifting model publicly available on the OpenSim
modelling platform to estimate spinal loads during lifting. In this study, the existing full-body …

Background: The role of multifidus in the biomechanics of lumbar spine remained unclear.
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the role of multifidus in the modeling of lumbar …

A lower-back exoskeleton prototype designed to provide back support for industrial workers
who manually handle heavy materials is presented in this article. Reducing spinal loads …

Recent studies have made remarkable progress on 3D human motion prediction by
describing motion with kinematic knowledge. However, kinematics only considers the 3D …

How back pain is related to intervertebral disc degeneration, spinal loading or sports-related
overuse remains an unanswered question of biomechanics. Coupled MBS and FEM …

Low back joint compression forces have been linked to the development of chronic back
pain. Back-support exoskeletons controllers based on low back compression force estimates …

Lumbar spine injuries caused by repetitive lifting rank as the most prevalent workplace injury
in the United States. While these injuries are caused by both symmetric and asymmetric …

The movement patterns appropriate for exercise and manual labor do not always
correspond to what people instinctively choose for better comfort. Without expert guidance …