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Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Volume 22, 2019 - Issue 5
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Validation of an OpenSim full-body model with detailed lumbar spine for estimating lower lumbar spine loads during symmetric and asymmetric lifting tasks

Erica Beaucage-GauvreauSchool of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; ;Spinal Research Group, Centre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Correspondence[email protected]
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William S. P. RobertsonSchool of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-7351-8378
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Scott C. E. BrandonSchool of Engineering, The University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-1717-5889
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Robert FraserAffiliate Professor, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; ;Spinal Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia;
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Brian J. C. FreemanSpinal Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; ;Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; ;Research Fellow, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Spinal Unit Administration, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia;
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Ryan B. GrahamSchool of Human Kinetics, The University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-7502-8065
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Dominic ThewlisCentre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-6614-8663
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Claire F. JonesSpinal Research Group, Centre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; ;School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-0995-1182
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Pages 451-464 | Received 03 Aug 2018, Accepted 28 Dec 2018, Published online: 04 Feb 2019
 
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Abstract

There is currently no validated full-body lifting model publicly available on the OpenSim modelling platform to estimate spinal loads during lifting. In this study, the existing full-body-lumbar-spine model was adapted and validated for lifting motions to produce the lifting full-body model. Back muscle activations predicted by the model closely matched the measured erector spinae activation patterns. Model estimates of intradiscal pressures and in vivo measurements were strongly correlated. The same spine loading trends were observed for model estimates and reported vertebral body implant measurements. These results demonstrate the suitability of this model to evaluate changes in lumbar loading during lifting.

Acknowledgements

The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from Endeavour Scholarships, SafeWork SA, and AOSpine Australia New Zealand (AOSAUNZ(R) 2017-05). CFJ is supported by an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship and DT is supported by an NHMRC Career Development Fellowship.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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