Epidemiologic and experimental studies were reviewed to assess the role of postural
factors, high handgrip and pinch forces, repetitive hand and wrist movements, external …

Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common self-reported, work-related illness in the
UK, with upper limb disorders ranking second only to back complaints. The rapid increase in …

Fourteen elite and 14 amateur athletes were subjected to vibratory stimulation during
bilateral biceps curl exercises of explosive strength exertion. The athletes performed two …

In this study, we investigated a new method of training for maximal strength and flexibility,
which included exertion with superimposed vibration (vibratory stimulation, VS) on target …

This text focuses on the applied physiology of work in modern industry. After covering the
biological background to work physiology and its relationship to work psychology and …

A two-page checklist for determining the presence of ergonomic risk factors associated with
the development of upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders (eg, repetitiveness, local …

The main results of our recent several studies, ie the measurements of vibration training
results for single case and group studies as well as the cardiovascular parameter …

The purpose of this investigation was to compare the performance-enhancing effects of
squats on a vibration platform with conventional squats in recreationally resistance-trained …

An epidemiologic and clinical study of neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders was
carried out on 65 vibration-exposed forestry operators using chain–saws and 31 …

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 …