DocumentCode
1296092
Title
Spine configuration associated with various sleep surfaces
Author
Ray, J.D.
Author_Institution
Memphis State Univ., TN, USA
Volume
10
Issue
2
fYear
1991
fDate
6/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
33
Lastpage
36
Abstract
The effects of various types of sleepware on the changes in spinal shape were investigated. Since any departure in the shape of the spine from its natural erect position causes tension in the lower back muscles, the study concentrated on changes in the spinal shape associated with subjects in a supine position on the sleepware. Since the subjects´ spines were not visually exposed, indirect measurements were made by means of a sonic echoing device. The shape of the spine was determined for each subject by combining the data taken from the erect position and the data from the supine position. Results for a selected group of subjects are presented and discussed.<>
Keywords
biomechanics; bone; lower back muscle tension; sleep surfaces; sleepware; sonic echoing device; spinal shape changes; spine configuration; supine position; Back; Buttocks; Fatigue; Humans; Ischemic pain; Nails; Pressure measurement; Skin; Sleep; Temperature;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.82004
Filename
82004
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