Is it important to know the load mass in lifting tasks to prevent falls?

BACKGROUND: Lifting objects without knowing its weight may result in postural imbalances and be a risk factor for falls. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the load knowledge in postural balance when lifting different weight loads. METHODS: Thirteen male subjects (23.8...

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Publicado en:Work Vol. 51; no. 3; pp. 439 - 445
Autores principales: Azevedo, Rui, Mourão, Paulo, Abade, Eduardo, Carvalho, Alberto
Formato: equations & formulas research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2015
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