Optimization-based biomechanical lifting models for manual material handling: A comprehensive review
Lifting is a main task for manual material handling (MMH), and it is also associated with
lower back pain. There are many studies in the literature on predicting lifting strategies …
lower back pain. There are many studies in the literature on predicting lifting strategies …
Validity of wearable sensors at the shoulder joint: Combining wireless electromyography sensors and inertial measurement units to perform physical workplace …
Background: Workplace adaptation is the preferred method of intervention to diminish risk
factors associated with the development of work-related shoulder disorders. However, the …
factors associated with the development of work-related shoulder disorders. However, the …
Biomechanical analysis of the upper body during overhead industrial tasks using electromyography and motion capture integrated with digital human models
In this paper, we present a biomechanical analysis of the upper body, which includes upper-
limb, neck and trunk, during the execution of overhead industrial tasks. The analysis is …
limb, neck and trunk, during the execution of overhead industrial tasks. The analysis is …
Ergonomics risk assessment for manual material handling of warehouse activities involving high shelf and low shelf binning processes: application of marker-based …
Lower back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that is commonly reported among warehouse
workers due to the nature of the work environment and manual handling activities. The …
workers due to the nature of the work environment and manual handling activities. The …
Hybrid predictive model for lifting by integrating skeletal motion prediction with an OpenSim musculoskeletal model
Objective: In this study, a novel hybrid predictive musculoskeletal model is proposed which
has both motion prediction and muscular dynamics assessment capabilities. Methods: First …
has both motion prediction and muscular dynamics assessment capabilities. Methods: First …
Muscle function in glenohumeral joint stability during lifting task
Ensuring glenohumeral stability during repetitive lifting tasks is a key factor to reduce the risk
of shoulder injuries. Nevertheless, the literature reveals some lack concerning the …
of shoulder injuries. Nevertheless, the literature reveals some lack concerning the …
Model-based comparison of passive and active assistance designs in an occupational upper limb exoskeleton for overhead lifting
X Zhou, L Zheng - … on occupational ergonomics and human factors, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS In recent years, various upper limb exoskeletons have
been developed aiming to support industrial workers for a range of tasks and reduce risks of …
been developed aiming to support industrial workers for a range of tasks and reduce risks of …
Technical field measurements of muscular workload during stocking activities in supermarkets: cross-sectional study
Multiple studies have reported high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among
supermarket workers. Technical field measurements can provide important knowledge …
supermarket workers. Technical field measurements can provide important knowledge …
Why multi-tier surgical instrument table matters? An ergonomic analysis from mento-physical demand perspectives
Using traditional back tables (BT) in operating rooms (OR) can lead to high
physical/cognitive demand on nurses due to repetitive manual material handling activities. A …
physical/cognitive demand on nurses due to repetitive manual material handling activities. A …
Sex differences in upper limb musculoskeletal biomechanics during a lifting task
Women experience higher prevalence of work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders
compared to men. Previous studies have investigated the biological, kinematic and …
compared to men. Previous studies have investigated the biological, kinematic and …