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Operators of heavy equipment are often exposed to high levels of whole-body vibration (WBV), which has been associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes. Although anthropometric factors are known to impact vibration dose and risk of low back pain, studies have yet to investigate the influence of anthropometric factors on muscle activation during WBV exposure. This study quantified the relationships between muscle activation, vibration frequency, body mass, body mass index (BMI), and height both pre- and post-fatigue. Muscle activation of the external oblique (EO), internal oblique (IO), lumbar erector spinae (LE) and thoracic erector spinae (TE) were quantified using surface electromyography. Results indicate increased activation with increased mass, BMI, and frequency for the LE, TE, and IO, which may be a result of increased activation to stabilize the spine. Decreased muscle activation with increased height was seen in the TE, IO, and pre-fatigue EO, which could indicate higher risk for low back injury since height is associated with increased forces on the spine. This may contribute to the association between increased low back pain incidence and increased height. Results suggest that ISO 2631-1 health guidance should incorporate anthropometric factors, as these may influence muscle activation and back injury risk.

Relationships between Height, Mass, Body Mass Index, and Trunk Muscle Activation during Seated Whole-Body Vibration Exposure