THE EFFECTS OF BODY ARMOR ON LOWER BACK AND KNEE BIOMECHANICS DURING BASIC AND MILITARY INSPIRED TASKS

THE EFFECTS OF BODY ARMOR ON LOWER BACK AND KNEE BIOMECHANICS DURING BASIC AND MILITARY INSPIRED TASKS

With increased military personal protection equipment, body armor, comes the addition of carried load. Such person protection in recent history has been instrumental in combating the imminent threats (e.g., improvised explosive devices) of hostile environments, preventing otherwise lethal injuries....

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Main Author: Phillips, Megan P
Format: Others
Published: UKnowledge 2014
Subjects:
Military Body Armor
Prolonged Walking
Performance
Risk of Injury
Military Ergonomics
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
Online Access:http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cbme_etds/24
http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1026&context=cbme_etds

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http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cbme_etds/24
http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1026&context=cbme_etds

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