Effect of relative weight limit set as a body weight percentage on work-related low back pain among workers.

Kazuyuki IwakiriTakeshi SasakiMidori SotoyamaTanghuizi DuKeiichi MikiFuyuki Oyama

Published in: PloS one (2023)

LBP prevalence was greater in group B than in group A but lesser than in group C. Weight limits based on body weight percentages could not eliminate the factor of handling loads. However, handling loads under 10 kg suppressed LBP. Relative weight limits set as body weight percentages were inappropriate and ineffective for preventing LBP.

Keyphrases

body weight
body mass index
risk factors
weight loss
physical activity