The Effect of Head Loading on Cervical Spine in Manual Laborers

Study Design A prospective case–control study. Purpose To determine the effect of axial loading on the cervical spine when weights are carried on the head. Overview of Literature Traditionally, carrying weights on the head has been a common practice in developing countries. The laborers working in a...

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Main Authors: Bharat R. Dave, Ajay Krishnan, Ravi Ranjan Rai, Devanand Degulmadi, Shivanand Mayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2021-02-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-2019-0221.pdf