An Instrumented Workstation to Evaluate Weight-Bearing Distribution in the Sitting Posture

Background: Sitting posture may be related to risk factors, including inadequate weight-bearing support, particularly when maintained for long periods. Considering that body weight is loaded in a closed support system composed of the seat, backrest, floor and working surface, the aims of the present...

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Main Authors: Cristiane S. Moriguchi, Tatiana O. Sato, Helenice J.C.G. Coury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-09-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209379111830146X