Traditional posterior load carriage: effects of load mass and size on torso kinematics, kinetics, muscle activity and movement stability

Abstract

This study examined the effects of load mass and size on low back pain (LBP) risk using intermediary measures derived from torso kinematics, kinetics and muscle activity. Our current findings, along with earlier work, suggest that load mass and size can influence LBP risk, and that use of smaller and light loads may be beneficial during PLC.