Changes in gait kinematics and posture with the use of a front pack

Article Abstract:

A study to determine the way in which the manner of walking is affected by the position of a backpack and a front pack with loads of 10 and 15% of body weight is illustrated. It revealed that the use of the backpack demonstrated a greater flexion in each stride and there is an increase in the forward head position whereas the use of the front pack demonstrated a more upright posture due to the reduction of shear forces acting on the spine which could lead to back injuries.

Health aspects, Posture, Gait

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Classroom postures of 8-12 year old children

Article Abstract:

The article presents a study of the postures and back and neck pain among 8- 12 year old children in a Flanders classroom using the portable ergonomic observation (PEO) method. Continuous static sitting without a backrest and a poor posture is found to be common among elementary school children in Flanders.

Neck pain, Sitting position

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School children's use of computers and teachers' education in computer ergonomics

Article Abstract:

A study investigates the use of computers by primary school children and teacher education about ergonomics issues in computer use. It is found that a majority of children work in pairs on computers in the classrooms and few teachers receive ergonomics information during computer training.

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, Teacher Training & Development, Teachers, Teacher education, User training, Teacher centers, Teacher centres

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