The debate about work-relatedness of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) reflects both
confusion about epidemiologic principles and gaps in the scientific literature. The physical …

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS This paper synthesizes the current literature on industrial-
use, active and passive upper-limb exoskeletons, as an aid to health and safety specialists …

The past decade has seen the development and testing of an increasingly large set of
ergonomics tools. With new sections in every chapter, the third edition of Introduction to …

Building on the success of previous editions, the 4th edition of 'Introduction to Human
Factors and Ergonomics' provides a comprehensive and up to date introduction to the field …

We compared different passive exoskeletal designs in terms of physical demands (maximum
acceptable frequency= MAF, perceived discomfort, and muscular loading) and quality in a …

BACKGROUND: Nursing is physically demanding, and nurses have higher rates of
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) than most other occupational groups. The physical …

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of work related and individual factors as well as
physical activity and sports on the incidence and persistence of shoulder pain among …

Aims: To analyse the effects of age and occupational factors on both the incidence and the
disappearance of chronic neck and shoulder pain after a five year follow up period …

Aims: To determine quantitative exposure-response relations between work with highly
elevated arms and supraspinatus tendinitis, shoulder pain with disability, and shoulder pain …

Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most costly health care problems facing society
today. The scientific literature has indicated that psychosocial factors, individual factors …