Partitioning the total seatback reaction force amongst the lumbar spine motion segments during simulated rear impact collisions.

Conclusions: Although lumbar supports can alter the magnitude and distribution of shear force applied to the lumbar spine during low-velocity rear impact collisions, they do not appear to elevate injury risk. PMID: 31072236 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Int J Occup Saf Ergon Source Type: research