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English term or phrase:
back-belts
English answer:
protects workers from back injury
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Maria Chmelarova
Nov 23, 2004 18:59
19 yrs ago
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back-belts
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Non-rigid means of support, such as elastic bandages, wraps, back-belts, etc. (devices with rigid stays, or similar, used to immobilize body parts are medical treatment
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Maria Chmelarova
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Maria Chmelarova
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back belt or >>>
back-belt is a device used, in theory, to reduce the forces on the spine, increase intra-abdominal pressure, stiffen the spine and reduce loads during lifting
protects workers, or .... from back injury...
protects workers, or .... from back injury...
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some links below
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Below are some links which refer to back belts, I don't know if this will be of any help to you.
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xDN-Personal_Health-Back_Support_B...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1055821.stm
Below are some links which refer to back belts, I don't know if this will be of any help to you.
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xDN-Personal_Health-Back_Support_B...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1055821.stm
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