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Muscle activity of the erector spinae (ES), biceps femoris (BF), trapezius descendens (TD), rectus abdominis (RA), vastus laterals (VL), and gastrocnemius medialis was recorded using surface electromyography normalized to a submaximal or maximal reference electrical activity (%RVE (reference voluntary electrical activity)\/%MVE). Spine and lower limb postures were assessed by gravimetric position sensors, and HR by electrocardiography.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using the exoskeleton resulted in decreased BF muscle activity [\u22128.12%RVE], and minor changes in ES [\u22121.29%MVE], RA [\u22120.28%RVE], VL [\u22120.49%RVE], and TD [+1.13%RVE] muscle activity. Hip and knee flexion increased [+8.1\u00b0; +6.7\u00b0]. Heart rate decreased by 2.1 bpm. Trunk orientation had an influence on BF muscle activity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using the back exoskeleton in a short sorting task with static trunk posture mainly reduced hip extensor muscle activity and changed lower limb but not spine posture. Implications of using a back exoskeleton for workers\u2019 musculoskeletal health need further clarification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Application<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The detected changes by using the Laevo\u00ae illustrate the need for further investigation prior to practical recommendations of using exoskeletons in the field. 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