Biomechanical Analysis of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain with 3-Dimensional Musculoskeletal Model

This thesis explores the use of open-source musculoskeletal modeling to quantify biomechanical factors influencing chronic low back pain (CLBP). Utilizing 3D motion capture and electromyogram-based algorithms, it investigates lumbar spinal loading during lifting tasks in both healthy and CLBP participants. Findings reveal disparities in spinal forces, correlating reduced lumbar loading with limited range of motion, and highlight the potential of OpenSim musculoskeletal models in non-invasive CLBP assessment and treatment.