Static Optimization-Based Cervical Spine Load Estimation to Evaluate Firefighter Helmet Effects
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Published online on September 10, 2025
Abstract
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Volume 69, Issue 1, Page 611-616, September 2025.
Firefighters’ helmets were linked to increased neck muscle strain and potential cervical spine degeneration due primarily to their weight and inertial properties. This study investigated how helmet mass, center of mass (COM), and moment of inertia (MOI) ...
Firefighters’ helmets were linked to increased neck muscle strain and potential cervical spine degeneration due primarily to their weight and inertial properties. This study investigated how helmet mass, center of mass (COM), and moment of inertia (MOI) ...