On the relationship between whole-body vibration exposure and spinal health risk

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Seidel, Helmut¹

On the relationship between whole-body vibration exposure and spinal health risk

Ind Health. July 2005;43(3):361-377

Affiliations

¹Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (FIOSH)
Abstract and keywords

A conceptual framework provides the possibility to identify factors determining the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on the spine and the internal stress-strain relationships. Epidemiological studies were critically evaluated with respect to their significance for the derivation of quantitative exposure-effect relationships. The approach of deriving such relationships from a comparison with self-generated accelerations during daily activities was considered as unsuited. Trunk muscle activity and control with apparently identical accelerations of body parts during self-generated and forced motions differ widely. Simple biodynamic models coupled with experimental in vivo and in vitro data permitted a preliminary deduction of quantitative relationships between WBV and spinal health with the consideration of individual factors and exposure conditions. Examples of anatomy-based verified finite element models and their application are provided. Such models are considered as a very promising instrument. They can be used to assess quantitatively preventive measures and design. Future research needs concern the examination of (1) the nonlinearity of biodynamics, (2) the effects of WBV in x- and y-axes, (3) the strength of the spine for shear, (4) the contact parameters between the seat and man, (5) the significance of postures and muscle activity, and (6) material properties of spinal structures.

Keywords: Epidemiology, Posture, Self-generated Vibration, Model, Seat, Anthropometry, Assessment
Links

DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.43.361

PubMed: 16100914

WoS: 000230828900002
History

Received: 2005-02-01

Accepted: 2005-03-29

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