Author/Editor		Ravnik, David
Title		The influence of mechanical vibrations on the shape and functional stability of the head-neck complex
Type		monografija
Place		Prague
Publisher		Charles university of Prague, Faculty of physical education and sport
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 109
Language		eng
Abstract		Humans are daily active and passive participants in traffic. The body of the driver is exposed to the vibrations and to the static posture. Vibrations, together with incorrect car seat adjustment, could cause discomfort in the locomotor system. Aims: The aim of this paper was to find out driving habits of the participants, what influences the appearance of the discomfort and the groups of it. We were also interested in differences of the genders and awareness concerning discomfort and vibrations. This work also contain a review of existing data on driver exposure to vibrations. Methods: A literature review, use of questionnaire, OWAS, CORLETT, RULA and goniometry methods to investigate the possible link between vibrations, driving a car and appearance of discomfort in locomotor system. Results: The overview of subjective and objective possibilities of the car driving discomfort detection and vibrations exposure has been presented and the relationship between them has been outlined.
Descriptors		AUTOMOBILE DRIVING VIBRATION BIOMECHANICS POSTURE FATIGUE NECK HEAD