Influencing lumbar posture through real-time biofeedback and its effects on the kinematics and kinetics of a repetitive lifting task

摘要

Background: Repetitive, flexed lumbar postures are a risk factor associated with low back injuries. Young, novice workers involved in manual handling also appear at increased risk of injury. The evidence for the effectiveness of postural biofeedback as an intervention approach is lacking, particularly for repetitive, fatiguing tasks.