Trunk stabilizer muscle activity during manual lifting with and without back belt use in experienced workers

• Main Authors: Nopporn Kurustien, Keerin Mekhora, Wattana Jalayondeja, Suebsak Nanthavanij
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Physical Therapy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Abdominal support; Electromyography; Ergonomics; Material handling; Transversus abdominis muscle
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/10938
• Institution: Mahidol University

Objective: The present study evaluated the changes in trunk-stabilizer electromyography (EMG) activities during manual lifting with and without a back belt in experienced back belt users. Material and Method: Eighteen participants from a warehouse and distribution center in Thailand, aged 22 to 44...