Specialist Scientific Facilities - Biomechanics Facility

This facility is used to measure physiological parameters in subjects when performing manual handling and/or repetitive tasks.

Features
• Two force platforms mounted flush in a walkway to allow the measurement of forces on each foot whilst either moving or standing still;
• A movement monitoring system which tracks the position of landmarks which are typically fixed to a subject's limbs;
• A muscle activity telemetry system;
• Hand-held force measuring equipment;
• Joint angle recording equipment;
• A biomechanical lifting model for predicting spinal compression and joint torque.

Applications
• Studies of manual handling problems;
• Assessment and control of musculo-skeletal disorders.

Further Details
Contact our Business Development Group by telephone (+44) 01298 218218, fax (+44) 01298 218822 or email hslinfo@hsl.gov.uk.

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