| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 871759 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
For lifting a pencil, hand support reduced average peak total moments by 17-25%, dependent on lifting technique. For crate lifting, hand support reduced total moments by 13-19% compared with one-handed lifting and by 14â26% compared to two-handed lifting. Hand support slightly increased asymmetric motions and caused a substantial increase in asymmetric moments in crate lifting. For compression forces, reductions (up to 28%) were seen in all techniques except in stoop lifts. It is concluded that leaning with a hand on the thigh can lead to substantial reductions of low back loading during lifting.
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Authors
Idsart Kingma, Gert S. Faber, Jaap H. van Dieën,