Baropodometric evaluation of foot load distribution during gait in the group of professionally active nurses

Abstract

Healthcare workers often declare poor knowledge and non-application of ergonomic principles. 1 The most common reasons are lack of knowledge related to the need to apply ergonomic principles at work, haste or carelessness. Nurses often work with lifting and carrying loads that exceed the body's adaptability. 2 It is likely that choosing more precise content related to traffic ergonomics and safe behavior during the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Training,

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