Protocols in the academic life science laboratory are heavily reliant on the manual
manipulation of tools, reagents and instruments by a host of research staff and students. In …

Background: In order to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)
several methods have been developed, accepted by the international literature and used in …

Promoting the user-centric design of safe, effective, and usable medical devices, this book
offers information on general and specific design guidelines. A comprehensive guide, it …

Objective: To identify factors associated with rotator cuff syndrome (RCS) among active
workers. Methods: Seven hundred thirty-three workers in 12 worksites participated in a cross …

Objectives The aim was to explore whether" adjustment" for gender masks important
exposure differences between men and women in a study of rotator cuff syndrome (RCS) …

Ergonomic interventions such as increased scheduled breaks or job rotation have been
proposed to reduce upper limb muscle fatigue in repetitive low-load work. This review was …

Abstract Changes in neuromuscular strategies employed with fatigue during multi-joint
movements are still poorly understood. Studies have shown that motor variability of …

The question of whether skeletal muscle fatigue is preserved or enhanced in older adults is
a point of controversy. Disparate findings may be attributed to differences in subject …

Repetitive low-force contractions are common in the workplace and yet can lead to muscle
fatigue and work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The current study aimed to investigate …

Exposure assessment is critical for understanding musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk.
Previous reviews summarized the tools available for single-task exposure assessment …