Task-specific pain-related fear influences lifting biomechanics differently in individuals with and without occupations involving repetitive lifting tasks

Key Points

• Pain-related fear significantly alters lifting biomechanics in individuals with occupations involving repetitive tasks.
• Participants with a history of repetitive lifting demonstrated marked changes in their biomechanics when fear was present.
• Analysis highlights how occupational factors contribute to distinct lifting strategies in response to pain-related fear.
• Understanding these differences may inform better injury prevention strategies across various physical labor occupations.