[HTML][HTML] Side-effects and adverse events of a shoulder-and back-support exoskeleton in workers: A systematic review

SE Kranenborg, C Greve, MF Reneman… - Applied ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction While the biomechanical effects of exoskeletons are well studied, research
about potential side-effects and adverse events are limited. The aim of this systematic review …

Physiological, perceptual, and biomechanical differences between treadmill and overground walking in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

DM Vickery-Howe, DR Bonanno… - Journal of sports …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare physiological, perceptual and
biomechanical outcomes between walking on a treadmill and overground surfaces. Five …

[HTML][HTML] Physiological impact of powered back-support exoskeletons in construction: Analyzing muscle fatigue, metabolic cost, ergonomic risks, and stability

A Ojha, Y Gautam, H Jebelli, A Akanmu - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Powered back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) are emerging as ergonomic interventions in
construction to reduce musculoskeletal injuries by actively enhancing user strength …

Effects of using an active hand exoskeleton for drilling tasks: A pilot study

A Ibrahim, I Okpala, C Nnaji, A Akanmu - Journal of Safety Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction: Several studies have assessed and validated the impact of exoskeletons on
back and shoulder muscle activation; however, limited research has explored the role that …

Direct biomechanical manipulation of human gait stability: A systematic review

B Sterke, S Jabeen, P Baines, H Vallery, G Ribbers… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
People fall more often when their gait stability is reduced. Gait stability can be directly
manipulated by exerting forces or moments onto a person, ranging from simple walking …

Wearing a back-support exoskeleton impairs single-step balance recovery performance following a forward loss of balance–An exploratory study

JH Park, Y Lee, ML Madigan, S Kim… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) are a promising ergonomic intervention for reducing
physical demands on the low-back, but little is known regarding whether BSE use alters …

A passive leg-support exoskeleton adversely affects reactive balance after simulated slips and trips on a treadmill

S Dooley, S Kim, MA Nussbaum, ML Madigan - Journal of Biomechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
Occupational exoskeletons have become more prevalent as an ergonomic control to reduce
the physical demands of workers. While beneficial effects have been reported, there is …

sEMG-triggered fast assistance strategy for a pneumatic back support exoskeleton

U Heo, J Feng, SJ Kim, J Kim - IEEE Transactions on Neural …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To prevent lower back pain (LBP) in the industrial workplace, various powered back support
exoskeletons (BSEs) have been developed. However, conventional kinematics-triggered …

Occupational arm-support and back-support exoskeletons elicit changes in reactive balance after slip-like and trip-like perturbations on a treadmill

S Dooley, S Kim, MA Nussbaum, ML Madigan - Applied Ergonomics, 2024 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of arm-and back-support
exoskeletons on reactive balance after slip-like and trip-like perturbations on a treadmill …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of a wearable assistive trunk exoskeleton on the motor coordination of people with cerebellar ataxia

A Tatarelli, J Babič, C Casali, SF Castiglia, G Chini… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The motor features of people with cerebellar ataxia suggest that locomotion is substantially
impaired due to incoordination of the head, trunk, and limbs. The purpose of this study was …