Measurement method for erector spinae muscle activity during patient handling using inertial sensor and shoe-type force sensor
Because caregivers often experience lower back pain caused by lumbar load from patient handling, monitoring this load can help prevent pain. Erector spinae muscle activity, which is measured and monitored as lumbar load, is commonly measured by electromyography (EMG). However, EMG’s electrodes can c...
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Engineering and Technology Publishing
2021
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