Slipped discs: robot shows it’s not all bending and twisting
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Dhara hopes her work will lead to improved guidelines on repetitive and heavy lifting. Credit: Flinders University
Some slipped disc injuries might be caused by movements other than the commonly blamed bending and twisting, according to new research by South Australian engineers.
It’s a finding that will lead to a better understanding of the motions that put people at greatest risk of a slipped disc and help develop more robust guidelines for safe lifting.
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