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Anti-fatigue mats can reduce low back discomfort in transient pain developers by Winberg, Taylor B., Glinka, Michal N., Gallagher, Kaitlin M., Weaver, Tyler B., Laing, Andrew C., Callaghan, Jack P.

“…Complaints of musculoskeletal pain are common among employees who stand for prolonged periods. This study sought to determine if an anti-fatigue mat (AFM)…”
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Stooping, crouching, and standing – Characterizing balance control strategies across postures by Weaver, Tyler B, Glinka, Michal N, Laing, Andrew C

“…Abstract Background While stooping and crouching postures are critical for many activities of daily living, little is known about the balance control…”
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Moving beyond quiet stance: Applicability of the inverted pendulum model to stooping and crouching postures by Weaver, Tyler B, Glinka, Michal N, Laing, Andrew C

“…Abstract Background Currently, it is unknown whether the inverted pendulum model is applicable to stooping or crouching postures. Therefore, the aim of this…”
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Age-related differences in movement strategies and postural control during stooping and crouching tasks by Glinka, Michal N., Weaver, Tyler B., Laing, Andrew C.

“…•Age-related differences during stooping and crouching tasks were examined.•Older adults moved slower than younger adults in all stooping and crouching…”
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Characterization of the protective capacity of flooring systems using force-deflection profiling by Glinka, Michal N, Karakolis, Thomas, Callaghan, Jack P, Laing, Andrew C

“…Abstract ‘Safety floors’ aim to decrease the risk of fall-related injuries by absorbing impact energy during falls. Ironically, excessive floor deflection…”
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Quantification of the trade-off between force attenuation and balance impairment in the design of compliant safety floors by Glinka, Michal N, Cheema, Kim P, Robinovitch, Stephen N, Laing, Andrew C

“…Safety floors (also known as compliant floors) may reduce the risk of fall-related injuries by attenuating impact force during falls, but are only practical if…”
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