Abstract:
:A model of the lumbar spine, pelvis and buttocks is developed, based on linear horizontal and vertical systems along with a rotational subsystem. The model can mimic qualitatively different experimental observations of transmission of vibrations from the seat to L3 in the sitting posture. It is concluded that while the model lacks detailed sophistication, it adds to our qualitative understanding of the biomechanics of seated vibrations by pointing to those subsystems responsible for the observed transfer functions.
journal_name
Med Eng Physjournal_title
Medical engineering & physicsauthors
Broman H,Pope M,Hansson Tdoi
10.1016/1350-4533(95)00062-3subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1996-07-01 00:00:00pages
410-9issue
5eissn
1350-4533issn
1873-4030pii
1350453395000623journal_volume
18pub_type
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