Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 25-34 , February 2007

Spinal loading during manual materials handling in a kneeling posture

Received 28 March 2005 ,Revised 5 December 2005 ,Accepted 8 December 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.12.003

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