Browsing Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) [Final Year Projects] by Author "O'Sullivan, Kieran"

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Does a ‘Back App’ ergonomic stool reduce the muscular effort of unsupported sitting?

White, Alison (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: 'Back App' is a novel ergonomic stool whose seat design increases thigh-trunk angle similar to a saddle chair. It features an optional dynamic setting by means of an adjustable stability ball. To date no studies ...
Stool vs. Back App : a study of lumbopelvic posture, discomfort and perceived effort of sitting

McCarthy, Raymond (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: Office workers are at substantial risk of developing low back pain (LBP). A dynamic chair called the Back App has been developed and is speculated to improve sitting posture. Objectives: 1) To compare a) ...
To investigate low back posture and trunk muscle activation while exercising on an unstable chair (Flexchair ®) in a healthy population.

Dunne, John (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal pain syndromes of modern society (Dankaerts et al 2009). The Flexchair® is a novel dynamic sitting device that is equipped with a sensor ...

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