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Landmark Study Uncovers Reasons Behind Recurring Back Injury

Caption: Researchers in Ohio State University's Biodynamics Laboratory demonstrate the equipment they used in a study of lifting and muscle oxygenation. [From left: Lee Mazurek (wearing equipment), a masters student; Gang Yang, a doctoral student; and William Marras, a professor; all of industrial, welding and systems engineering.]

Credit: Photo by Jo McCulty, courtesy of Ohio State University.

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