Design and ergonomic assessment of a passive head/neck supporting exoskeleton for overhead work use.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103699
Abstract: Overhead work is an important risk factor associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder region. This study aimed to propose and evaluate a passive head/neck supporting exoskeleton (HNSE) as a potential ergonomic intervention… read more here.
Keywords: neck; passive head; overhead work; value ... See more keywords
Occupational Stress as a Possible Risk Factor for Rotator Cuff Damage - Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1957-6140
Abstract: PURPOSE In September 2021, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Germany (BMAS) recommended recognising rotator cuff lesions caused by occupational long-term overhead work, repetitive movements, hand-arm-vibration and carrying and lifting heavy loads… read more here.
Keywords: overhead work; rotator cuff; review; rotator ... See more keywords
An Occupational Shoulder Exoskeleton Reduces Muscle Activity and Fatigue During Overhead Work
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DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2022.3159094
Abstract: Objective. This paper assesses the effect of a passive shoulder exoskeleton prototype, Exo4Work, on muscle activity, muscle fatigue and subjective experience during simulated occupational overhead and non-overhead work. Methods. Twenty-two healthy males performed six simulated… read more here.
Keywords: overhead work; muscle; shoulder; activity ... See more keywords
Objective and Subjective Effects of a Passive Exoskeleton on Overhead Work
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DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2019.2945368
Abstract: Overhead work is a frequent cause of shoulder work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Exoskeletons offering arm support have the potential to reduce shoulder strain, without requiring large scale reorganization of the workspace. Assessment of such systems however… read more here.
Keywords: passive exoskeleton; overhead work; objective subjective; strain ... See more keywords
Biomechanical and Metabolic Effectiveness of an Industrial Exoskeleton for Overhead Work
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16234792
Abstract: Overhead work activities can lead to shoulder pain and serious musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), such as rotator cuff injury and degeneration. Recently developed exoskeletons show promising results in supporting workers in such activities. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: work; overhead work; biomechanical metabolic; overhead tasks ... See more keywords