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The Influence of backpack design on physical performance
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Holewijn, M. ‌
The Influence of backpack design on physical performance / M. Holewijn and W.A. Lotens
Sumario: In an experiment with 10 different backpack configurations, the loss of physical performance due to weight and volume, restriction of shoulder motion, and interference with balance were quantified on a test battery. Ten well-trained infantry soldiers were subjected to several tests, including an obstacle course, jumping, sprinting, running, hand-grenade throwing, and a mobility test
En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 35, nº 2, February 1992 ; p. 149-157
1. Ergonomía ‌. 2. Biomecánica ‌. 3. Columna vertebral ‌. 4. Carga de materiales ‌. 5. Transporte de materiales ‌. 6. Tests ‌. 7. Diseño ‌. I. Lotens, Wouter A. ‌. II. Title. III. Título: Ergonomics.