
Spine Biomechanics
Chronic low back pain is a significant public health problem in industrialized society. The intact spine carries the upper body and external loads, allows motion in a physiological range and protects the spinal cord. These different demands necessitate a high degree of complexity with various sources for disorders and pain. The JWI conducts research in order to counter pain causes and to further optimize the pain treatment.
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Prevention and improvement of existing therapies

Inverse dynamic models were used to conclude from observed motions to forces and moments acting in the spine and at surrounding structures. These loads allow evaluation of the stress conditions in joints, joint cartilage, bone, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Analyses can be performed for any static and dynamic load scenario during physical training or in daily routine.
The researches of our team aim to conclude from normal as well as from highly demanding daily activities to the loads in the spine. They intend to evolve methods for prevention and improvement of existing therapies.

