Rajput B, Abboud R J
Institute of Motion Analysis & Research (IMAR), Tayside Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Technology (TORT) Centre, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK.
Ergonomics. 2007 Jan 15;50(1):131-7. doi: 10.1080/00140130601032614.
Driver posture is an important factor to be considered in the ergonomics design process of automobiles. Most decisions during automobile design and manufacture are informed by studying the intricate biomechanical components of human musculoskeletal systems to ensure maximum comfort, safety and well-being during driving. A case study is presented that confirms inappropriate foot position as a causative factor for the development of abnormal lateral/plantar heel callosities when driving a 4 x 4-style vehicle. The driver's foot position was influenced by the seat geometry of the vehicle. Cessation of driving the 4 x 4-style vehicle and driving of an alternative automobile while on holiday for a period of 4 weeks resolved the condition. On return to the 4 x 4-style vehicle, however, the abnormal callus patterns redeveloped while using the same footwear and no change in any other parameters. It is therefore suggested that seat and consequent foot position is an important ergonomic factor that should be addressed in the future design of automobile seating.
驾驶员姿势是汽车人体工程学设计过程中需要考虑的一个重要因素。在汽车设计和制造过程中的大多数决策都是通过研究人体肌肉骨骼系统复杂的生物力学组成部分来做出的，以确保驾驶过程中的最大舒适度、安全性和健康状况。本文介绍了一个案例研究，该研究证实驾驶4x4型车辆时，不适当的脚部位置是导致外侧/足底足跟胼胝异常形成的一个致病因素。驾驶员的脚部位置受车辆座椅几何形状的影响。在度假期间停止驾驶4x4型车辆并驾驶另一辆汽车4周后，这种情况得到了缓解。然而，回到4x4型车辆上后，在使用相同鞋类且其他任何参数均未改变的情况下，异常的胼胝模式再次出现。因此，建议座椅及随之而来的脚部位置是一个重要的人体工程学因素，应在未来汽车座椅设计中加以解决。
