In an innovative leap forward for workplace safety, a research team at Seoul National University (PI: Prof. Yong-Lae Park) has developed the Bilateral Back Extensor Exosuit (BBEX), a robotic ...

Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), but treating it can be tricky. After all, what works for one person may have little ...

The word "exosuit" conjures images of Tony Stark or any of a growing number of powered exoskeleton products from companies like Ekso Bionics and Sarcos. I'm bullish on the future of such devices in ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

Vanderbilt University engineers have determined that their back-assist exosuit, a clothing-like device that supports human movement and posture, can reduce fatigue by an average of 29-47 percent in ...

A new clothing-like exoskeleton can reduce back muscle fatigue and providing needed physical relief to material handlers, medical professionals and frontline workers. Vanderbilt University engineers ...

WHEN IT COMES to training your lower back, it doesn’t get more straightforward than back extensions. This old school classic is a bit more nuanced than you might think, however—and that makes ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BACK extension, that time-tested move for building back strength, has been around the block. But here ...

Pilates teachers rarely complain about lower-back pain. Why? It's not because they aren't chained to their desks all day—though I'm sure that helps. It's because they know how to strengthen weak spots ...