Biomechanical benefits of a mobile lift in reducing mechanical loads at the lower back during transfers
S. Lee, K. Lim, W. J. Choi
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AbstractMusculoskeletal injuries at the lower back are common in caregivers, and largely attributed to mechanical loads occurring at the back during repositioning or transferring individuals from one to another place (Schoenfisch et al., 2013). While education and training on safe transfer strategies are implemented, research evidence suggests that it is insufficient to effectively reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (Lavender et al., 2007). To complement, a mobile lift is used to help reduce the injury risk during transfers, and physically deconditioned people (i.e., older adults) benefit most from the device. However, no studies examined its biomechanical benefits, particularly reduction of mechanical loads at the lower back. We have estimated mechanical loads at the lower back during transferring, and examined how the loads were affected by the mobile lift.Keywords: low back pain, lower back injury, patient transfer, compressive force, mobile lift
S. Lee, K. Lim, W. J. Choi (2022). Biomechanical benefits of a mobile lift in reducing mechanical loads at the lower back during transfers. Gerontechnology, 21(s),1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.554.opp3