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This NIOSH study resulted in more positive
information about back support use. An often discussed belief
held that wearing a back support while performing dynamic lifting
significantly increased blood pressure in normotensive individuals.
This study demonstrated that there were no
significant increases in the average values of heart rate, respiratory
frequency, or systolic and diastolic blood pressures. Average
oxygen consumption (VO2)
significantly decreased, contrary to the results reported during
a previous peer-reviewed study.
The researchers whose work is mentioned here are not endorsing
any specific product or manufacturer. These studies were originally
published in peer-reviewed journals and appear here in a condensed
form. ©2001, Chase Ergonomics, Inc.
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