Prevention of Lower Back Pain:
Exoskeletons, an Innovative Solution to Prevent the Risks of Lower Back Pain

Prevention of Lower Back Pain:
Exoskeletons, an Innovative Solution to Prevent the Risks of Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain, sometimes called lumbago or back pain, occurs in the lower back region. Lower back pain is not a disease but a symptom: it is characterized by pain generally due to soft tissue injuries such as muscles, ligaments, or tendons. While physical activity and ergonomic workplace arrangements are recommended to prevent the risk of lower back pain, they sometimes prove insufficient. Lumbar exoskeletons provide an effective solution to prevent their occurrence or worsening. Specifically designed to redistribute weight and loads to the hips and legs, they allow:

A reduction in muscular effort
which helps decrease the pressure on intervertebral discs

An improvement in posture
through postural support from localized pressures on the body

Injury prevention
by reducing the physical effort required during repetitive movements

Problems likely to cause lower back pain are present in many sectors of activity.

Hapo has therefore developed a range of exoskeletons targeted and adapted to the parts of the body most affected by musculoskeletal disorders, which are the shoulders, back, and neck. The different Hapo solutions are thus aimed at preventing muscle pain and the risks of conditions such as lower back pain, tendinitis, or neck pain.

Blacksmith in his workshop

Industry

Prolonged standing, carrying heavy loads, and repeated physical exertion

Construction worker leaning forward

Construction and Public Works

Risks related to body vibrations and carrying heavy loads

Close-up of the back of a storekeeper

Logistics

Constrained posture, risks related to carrying heavy loads and repetitive movements

Nursing assistant leaning towards a patient

Health and care

Constraining postures, prolonged standing, and carrying loads

Farmer equipped with an exoskeleton

Agriculture

Repeated physical efforts and prolonged standing

Lower back pain, sometimes called lumbago, a major problem

80%

80%

adults suffer from it at some point in their lives (source WHO)

1st cause of disability among those under 45 in the workplace

20%

20%

workplace accidents (source INRS 2019)

The Hapo solution to prevent the risks of lower back pain.

The HAPO exoskeletons are exclusively non-motorized ("passive") exoskeletons. They are distinguished by a human-centered approach and advanced technology to maximize their performance and user comfort. They help prevent risks that may promote the onset of lower back pain by relieving the body during repetitive movements, heavy lifting, and strenuous postures.

The Hapo difference is based on:
An unmatched efficiency/comfort ratio thanks to springs that combine lightness with a high capacity for energy storage and return
Adaptable elasticity to reduce muscle strain while respecting natural movement and gestures
Maximized comfort thanks to the adaptability of the exoskeleton that perfectly fits the back.

Other back-related conditions

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