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Physiological strain due to load carrying.

M Holewijn1

  • 1TNO Institute for Perception, Thermal Physiology Research Group, Soesterberg, The Netherlands.

European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology
|January 1, 1990
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Carrying heavier loads or using shoulder support increases physiological strain, including heart rate and oxygen uptake, but these remain within safe limits for prolonged activity. Mass significantly impacts strain during walking.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Human Physiology
  • Ergonomics

Background:

  • Understanding physiological strain is crucial for optimizing load carriage.
  • Previous research has explored various factors affecting carrying capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of load mass and support type on physiological strain during load carriage.
  • To identify factors limiting carrying duration.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental study involving four young male subjects on a treadmill.
  • Quantified metabolic (oxygen uptake), cardiovascular (heart rate), muscular (EMG activity), and skin pressure.
  • Tested loads of 0, 5.4, and 10.4 kg with shoulder or waist support.

Main Results:

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  • Oxygen uptake was unaffected by load or support type when standing.
  • Heart rate increased significantly when standing with a backpack, regardless of load or support.
  • During walking, load mass significantly affected heart rate and oxygen uptake, but remained below tolerance limits.
  • EMG activity showed minimal changes, indicating no significant muscular fatigue.

Conclusions:

  • Load mass is a key factor influencing physiological strain during walking.
  • Current load carriage parameters studied do not reach fatigue-inducing levels for prolonged periods.
  • Further research may explore other limiting factors in load carriage.