Reducing lumbar spine flexion using real-time biofeedback during patient handling tasks.
BACKGROUND: Patient handling activities require caregivers to adopt postures that increase the risk of back injury. Training programs relying primarily on didactic methods have been shown to be ineffective at reducing this risk. The use of real-time biofeedback has potential as an alternative traini...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 66; no. 1; pp. 41 - 52 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2020
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