Biomechanical effects of a mechanical lift on the risk of low back injury during transfers from bed to wheelchair
W. J. Choi, S. Lee, K. Lim
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AbstractLow back injuries (i.e., intervertebral disc herniation, sprain or strain causing low back pain) are common in caregivers who deal with patients transfers from one place to another (i.e., from bed to wheelchair) (Waters, 2007; Coggon et al., 2013). While a mechanical lift (carerobot) is designed to help reduce physical loads occurring at low back during transfers, its biomechanical benefits have not been clearly documented. This symposium addresses this issue by discussing results of research studies.Keywords: low back injury, transfer, caregivers, carerobots, mechanical lift, compressive force
W. J. Choi, S. Lee, K. Lim (2022). Biomechanical effects of a mechanical lift on the risk of low back injury during transfers from bed to wheelchair. Gerontechnology, 21(s),5-5
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.527.5.sp3