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Mertz

Overview​

Required Signals​

  • Forward/Rear Force of Neck (N) (X)
  • Tension/Compression Force of Neck (N) (Z)
  • Flexion/Extension Moment of Neck (N-m) (Y)

Calculation​

  1. Filter force (CFC = 1000) or moment (CFC = 600)
  2. Computer IARV using comparison curve

Injury Criteria​

Neck Injury Tension Injury Assessment Reference Curve - In-Position​

Neck_Axial_In_Position

Neck_Axial_In_Position

Neck Axial Force Injury Criteria - In Position [1]

Neck Injury Tension Assessment Reference Curve - Out-of-Position​

Neck_Axial_Out_Position

Neck_Axial_Out_Position

Neck Axial Force Injury Criteria - Out of Position [1]

Neck Injury Compression Reference Curve​

Neck_Compression

Neck_Compression

Neck Compression Force Injury Criteria [1]

Neck Injury Shear Reference Curve​

Neck_Shear

Neck_Shear

Neck Shear Force Injury Criteria [1]

Neck Injury Flexion-Extension Reference Table - In-Position​

Neck_Flexion_Extension_In_Position

Neck Flexion and Extension In-Position Injury Criteria [1]

Neck Injury Flexion-Extension Reference Table - Out-of-Position​

Neck_Flexion_Extension_Out_Position

Neck Flexion and Extension Out-of-Position Injury Criteria [1]