Table 1.
Characteristics considered for the application of IAP in the model
Task (+180 N in hands) | IAP (kPa) | Area (cm2)a | Total force (N) | Lever arm at T12 (cm) * | Extensor moment (N m) at T12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standing posture | 4 | 200 | 80 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
Flexion 40° and 65° | 9 | 250 | 225 | 5.0 | 11.25 |
aDaggfeldt and Thorstensson [21]