Overview

A complex relationship of physical psychological and physiological conditions affects the mental and physical quality of sleep, which can be negatively affected by an insufficiently adapted sleeping system or an incorrect sleeping posture. The vertebral column is often poorly supported during sleep, leading to low back pain, which is one of the most persistent problems in the industrialized world. Creating a scientific foundation for sleep research, this unique text: * brings together engineering and medicine with elements of mechanics, physical therapy, mathematics, orthopedics, physics and ergonomics * provides an overview of sleep aspects relevant to designers as well as comprehensive guidelines on proper support of the spine.

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Author:   Bart Haex
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.526kg
ISBN:  

9780415332972

ISBN 10:   0415332974
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   29 November 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Which Ergonomic Factors Affect the Quality of Sleep? Physical Factors Physiological Factors Psychological Factors Cultural and Historical Aspects Bed Type Variety - Sleeping Posture Diversity Different Types of Sleeping Systems Sleeping System Properties Posture How to Measure Spinal Alignment Which Measurement Techniques are Able to Evaluate the Spine Spinal Alignment: Computer Simulations Which Simulation Techniques are Able to Evaluate the Spine The Impact of Custom-made Bed Design on Back Support Methodology Results and Discussion Guidance to the Optimal Bed Practical Guidelines Bed Design Automation Bed Selection: Guidance Techniques Conclusion Postface Table of Contents

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