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The Lumbar Motion Monitor

The Lumbar Motion Monitor (LMM) is an exoskeleton attachment that moves in conjunction with an individual’s spinal movements. The LMM collects three-dimensional kinematic data of an individual’s spine as they perform various physical activities and records this data to a computer. The OSE laboratory uses the LMM to gather information about spinal movements that may increase the risk of back injury when performing various occupational tasks.