A biomechanical analysis of anterior load carriage

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The low back mechanisms during front load carriage activities are explored and the effects of load height and walking speed on trunk muscle activity and trunk posture are examined. The results provide insight into muscle activation patterns in dynamic settings, especially (load) carrying biomechanics, and have implications in industrial settings that require workers to carry loads on front of their bodies.

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Effect of load position on physiological and perceptual responses during load carriage with an internal frame backpack

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The effects of load position in an internal frame backpack on physiological and perceptual variables are determined. The results suggest that load placement is an important factor in the physiological and perceptual responses to load carriage, and packing heavy items in the backpack may be the most energy efficient method of carrying a load on the back.

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Perceptions of temperature, moisture and comfort in clothing during environmental transients

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The psychological mechanisms of the perception temperature and moisture sensations in clothing during environmental transients are investigated. Analysis was carried out to study the relationship between psychological perceptions of temperature and moisture and the objectively measured skin fabric temperatures and relative in clothing microclimate.

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