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Appendix 4 – Force exertion – Lifting/Carrying
Effect of posture on muscular effort
Effect of the posture on discs
Factors affecting muscular effort
The muscular effort needed to lift and carry loads is a primary risk factor for low back disorders. The muscular exertion needed depends primarily on the –
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