Researchers from RTU MIREA, in collaboration with the Moscow Aviation Institute and the Institute of Engineering Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have investigated how prolonged exposure to vibration impacts the health of drivers.
Vibration is an inherent characteristic of all modes of transport, including cars, trains, and airplanes. Consequently, the scientists from RTU MIREA and their colleagues undertook a study specifically to examine the effects of low-frequency vibration on driver health.
The university`s press service reported that a specialised experimental setup was used. This equipment was designed to apply a unidirectional impact, allowing the researchers to conduct a detailed analysis of how the human body reacts to vibration.
The findings of the study revealed that even vibration considered mild, when experienced over extended periods, can lead to pre-pathological changes. This stage is marked by the depletion of the body`s compensatory resources and can potentially be a precursor to serious work-related health conditions.
