ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Biomechanical Effects of a Passive Back-Support Exosuit During Simulated Military Lifting Tasks-An EMG Study.
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- Bioengineering Support in the Assessment and Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Biomechanical differences in lower limb movements during lifting tasks before and after fatigue.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Military operators performing vehicle maintenance work are at times subject to onerous tasks such as lifting and transporting heavy loads, potentially in confined spaces. As this presents a risk for developing musculoskeletal injury, it is of interest to evaluate if a passive back-support exosuit could help reduce back muscle load. This study used wireless electromyographic (EMG) sensors to evaluate the biomechanical effects of exosuits during lifting tasks. Ten male participants performed military-relevant lifting tasks with and without wearing the exosuit in randomised orders. The lifting tasks included (1) vertical lifts of different weights (15 and 25 kg) onto different platform heights (0.5 m and 1.2 m) and (2) a lateral walk task across 4 m in a confined space while carrying a 39 kg weight. EMG activities of three back muscle groups (longissimus, iliocostalis, and multifidus) were measured and normalised to maximal isometric back extension tasks. The results showed no significant differences in muscle activation between conditions in most lifting tasks, except for a reduction in longissimus muscle activity when using the exosuit during lateral walking. Individual responses varied substantially, with some participants showing reduced muscle activity, while others did not. These findings highlight the challenges in implementing exosuits in reducing back muscle load during military lifting tasks. While passive back-support exosuits may provide benefits to some users, their effectiveness varies among individuals and may be task-dependent.
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