background
In order to analyze the impact of the exoskeleton on intra-disc pressure on a moving subject, the exoskeleton is modelled in a simulation of the human body.
Method
Intra-disc pressure was calculated using to the musculoskeletal simulation software of the human body AnyBody Modeling System. The calculations were carried out with and without an exoskeleton during movements in the three anatomical planes.
Result
This study allows us to conclude that lumbar support is maintained during movements.
References
Bassani, T. (2017). Validation of the AnyBody full body musculoskeletal model in computing lumbar spine loads at L4L5 level. INRS. (2018, 10 26). Retrieved from INRS: http://www.inrs.fr/risques/lombalgies/statistique.html
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