An exoskeleton system can be an effective ergonomic intervention for mitigating the risks of
developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, yet little attention is given to the effects …

Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are
the leading cause of injury, disability, and work-related sickness absence globally. A …

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of studies investigating the impact of
occupational exoskeletons on work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risk factors …

The ergonomic assessment of adopted working postures is essential for avoiding
musculoskeletal risk factors in manufacturing contexts. Several observational methods …

Physical ergonomic intervention (eg, use of tools) is adopted to improve working postures in
the reinforced-concrete trade. However, evaluating its effectiveness often focuses on a …

Logistics activities involve significant risk factors for the development of work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), particularly low back pain. Exoskeletons have emerged …

Featured Application The main contribution of the current study is to provide a user-centered
design of a handle for a novel inspection device with ergonomic requirements obtained from …

The current study aims at testing whether skin temperatures (Tskin) changes are sensitive to
work conditions during lifting tasks. The second goal of this work is to analyse possible …

Introdução: Sintomas musculoesqueléticos são comuns e afetam pessoas de todas as
idades podendo ocorrer em uma (unirregional) ou em várias regiões do corpo …

Background: Musculoskeletal symptoms are common and affect people of all ages and may
occur in one (single-site) or in several regions of the body (multisite). Obesity may be …