💡 Interesting new study out of Oregon State University and Texas A&M on how table height affects low-back and shoulder loads (during Dungeness crab sorting).

Researchers found a trade-off:

• Increasing table height reduced trunk flexion & lower-back moments

• But it also increased shoulder flexion moments & upper trapezius activity.

Interestingly, table height didn’t significantly change perceived exertion or discomfort.

⚖️ So, while raising the table reduced biomechanical load on the low back, it came at the cost of greater shoulder strain.

This kind of trade-off highlights why ergonomics needs a holistic approach—considering risks across the whole body, not just one joint or task.

👇🏽 Check out the full study linked below.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40262285/

#biomechanics #ergonomics #MSDs