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Vehicular Vibrations and Neuromotor Transmissibility

项目名称：	Vehicular Vibrations and Neuromotor Transmissibility
摘要：	Vibration exposure is a known risk factor for low back pain disorders and a common complaint for commercial vehicle (eighteen-wheelers) operators to helicopter pilots. It can also be a common work-related complaint of construction workers, particularly highway construction where whole body vibrations occur in everything from heavy equipment operation to jackhammers. The goal of this study is to verify this connection and examine ways to reduce how vibration is delivered to the neuromotor system. Both traditional methods such as restricting belts to reduce flexion-extension motions in the lumbar region and use of novel exercise and muscle stretching regimes will be evaluated. The primary objective is to analyze effects of vertical seat pan vibration on humans to better understand how vibration could lead to low back injury. It is hypothesized that mechanical-neuromotor transmission from the seat pan to lumbar rotation may result in cyclic paraspinal muscle activation. Other objectives are: examine potential methods of preventing this mechanical-neuromotor transmission including a rigid backrest and a stiff lumbar belt; and, use this work to develop a collaborative relationship with National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Health Effects Laboratory (HELD) and use this material for future grants & collaborative research. Understanding these vibration-induced neuromotor responses is important for understanding the first premise, Resonances in transmissibility at 6 and 10-12 Hz suggest these frequencies may be critical to prevention. Complex nature of these response may also play a role in the neuromotor effects of vibration.
状态：	Active
资金：	0.00
资助组织：	Research and Innovative Technology Administration
项目负责人：	Johnson, Shawn
执行机构：	University of Kansas, Lawrence
开始时间：	20061000
主题领域：	Construction；Highways；Safety and Human Factors；Vehicles and Equipment