Bart Haex
A synergy of physical, psychological, and physiological conditions affects the mental and physical quality of sleep. Although much has been written about this issue, little has been founded on actual research, until now.
Back and Bed: Ergonomic Aspects of Sleeping is the first book to scientifically attribute the relationship between ergonomic factors and the quality of sleep. It describes the pros and cons of different types of mattresses, supporting structures, head cushions, and sleeping postures.
This volume defines and combines several aspects of sleep quality and identifies the underlying ergonomic parameters for each of these aspects. Based on state-of-the-art, in-depth research, this book also illustrates how back support can be evaluated and optimized for an individual or for a population group. It is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, physicians, ergonomists, manufacturers and marketers and is accessible to anyone who practices the art of sleep.
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* Provides an overview of those aspects of sleep that are relevant for a designer/user of a sleeping system (physical, psychological, and physiological conditions)
* Offers comprehensive guidelines for optimal support of the spine to prevent and recover from back pain
* Considers personalized issues related to anthropometrical properties, different types of back problems, and other issues such as excessive sweating
* Includes 180 figures, illustrations, and practical tables
* Serves as a scientific foundation for sleep research, bringing together engineering and medicine, with elements of mechanics, physical therapy, mathematics, orthopedics, physics, and ergonomics
A synergy of physical, psychological, and physiological conditions affects the mental and physical quality of sleep. Although much has been written about this issue, little has been founded on actual research, until now.Back and Bed: Ergonomic Aspects of Sleeping is the first book to scientifically attribute the relationship between ergonomic factors and the quality of sleep. It describes the pros and cons of different types of mattresses, supporting structures, head cushions, and sleeping postures.This volume defines and combines several aspects of sleep quality and identifies the underlying ergonomic parameters for each of these aspects. Based on state-of-the-art, in-depth research, this book also illustrates how back support can be evaluated and optimized for an individual or for a population group. It is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, physicians, ergonomists, manufacturers and marketers and is accessible to anyone who practices the art of sleep.
Preface
Introduction
Which Ergonomic Factors Affect the Quality of Sleep?
Physical Factors
Physiological Factors
Psychological Factors
Cultural and Historical Aspects
Bed Type Variety - Sleeping Posture Diversity
Different Types of Sleeping Systems
Sleeping System Properties
Posture
How to Measure Spinal Alignment
Which Measurement Techniques are Able to Evaluate the Spine
Spinal Alignment: Computer Simulations
Which Simulation Techniques are Able to Evaluate the Spine
The Impact of Custom-made Bed Design on Back Support
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Guidance to the Optimal Bed
Practical Guidelines
Bed Design Automation
Bed Selection: Guidance Techniques
Conclusion
Postface
Table of Contents
PrefaceIntroductionWhich Ergonomic Factors Affect the Quality of Sleep?Physical FactorsPhysiological FactorsPsychological FactorsCultural and Historical AspectsBed Type Variety - Sleeping Posture DiversityDifferent Types of Sleeping SystemsSleeping System PropertiesPostureHow to Measure Spinal AlignmentWhich Measurement Techniques are Able to Evaluate the SpineSpinal Alignment: Computer SimulationsWhich Simulation Techniques are Able to Evaluate the SpineThe Impact of Custom-made Bed Design on Back SupportMethodologyResults and DiscussionGuidance to the Optimal BedPractical GuidelinesBed Design AutomationBed Selection: Guidance TechniquesConclusionPostfaceTable of Contents
The first book to scientifically attribute the relationship between ergonomic factors and the quality of sleep, Back and Bed describes the pros and cons of different types of mattresses, supporting structures, head cushions, and sleeping postures. The author defines several aspects of sleep quality and identifies the underlying ergonomic parameters for each one. Based on state-of-the-art, in-depth research, this book illustrates how back support can be evaluated and optimized for an individual or for a population group. It is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, physicians, ergonomists, manufacturers, and marketers and is accessible to anyone who practices the art of sleep.
A synergy of physical, psychological, and physiological conditions affects the mental and physical quality of sleep. This book scientifically attribute the relationship between ergonomic factors and the quality of sleep. It is a resource for researchers, clinicians, physicians, ergonomists, manufacturers and marketers.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface. Introduction. Which Ergonomic Factors Affect the Quality of Sleep. Bed Type Variety - Sleeping Posture Diversity. How to Measure Spinal Alignment. Spinal Alignment: Computer Simulations. The Impact of Custom-made Bed Design on Back Support. Guidance to the Optimal Bed. Conclusion. Postface. Table of
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A synergy of physical, psychological, and physiological conditions affects the mental and physical quality of sleep. Although much has been written about this issue, little has been founded on actual research, until now.
Back and Bed: Ergonomic Aspects of Sleeping is the first book to scientifically attribute the relationship between ergonomic factors and the quality of sleep. It describes the pros and cons of different types of mattresses, supporting structures, head cushions, and sleeping postures.
This volume defines and combines several aspects of sleep quality and identifies the underlying ergonomic parameters for each of these aspects. Based on state-of-the-art, in-depth research, this book also illustrates how back support can be evaluated and optimized for an individual or for a population group. It is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, physicians, ergonomists, manufacturers and marketers and is accessible to anyone who practices the art of sleep.rn
