Optimization-based biomechanical lifting models for manual material handling: A comprehensive review

R Zaman, A Arefeen, J Quarnstrom… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
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 …

Validity of wearable sensors at the shoulder joint: Combining wireless electromyography sensors and inertial measurement units to perform physical workplace …

I Poitras, M Bielmann, A Campeau-Lecours, C Mercier… - Sensors, 2019 - mdpi.com
Background: Workplace adaptation is the preferred method of intervention to diminish risk
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

D Panariello, S Grazioso, T Caporaso… - International Journal on …, 2022 - Springer
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 …

Ergonomics risk assessment for manual material handling of warehouse activities involving high shelf and low shelf binning processes: application of marker-based …

YS Zhao, MH Jaafar, ASA Mohamed, NZ Azraai, N Amil - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Hybrid predictive model for lifting by integrating skeletal motion prediction with an OpenSim musculoskeletal model

R Zaman, Y Xiang, R Rakshit… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Objective: In this study, a novel hybrid predictive musculoskeletal model is proposed which
has both motion prediction and muscular dynamics assessment capabilities. Methods: First …

Muscle function in glenohumeral joint stability during lifting task

Y Blache, M Begon, B Michaud, L Desmoulins… - PLoS …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
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 …

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 …

Technical field measurements of muscular workload during stocking activities in supermarkets: cross-sectional study

SV Skovlund, R Bláfoss, S Skals, MD Jakobsen… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Multiple studies have reported high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among
supermarket workers. Technical field measurements can provide important knowledge …

Why multi-tier surgical instrument table matters? An ergonomic analysis from mento-physical demand perspectives

K Thakur, PM Kuber, M Abdollahi, E Rashedi - Applied Ergonomics, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Sex differences in upper limb musculoskeletal biomechanics during a lifting task

R Martinez, N Assila, E Goubault, M Begon - Applied ergonomics, 2020 - Elsevier
Women experience higher prevalence of work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders
compared to men. Previous studies have investigated the biological, kinematic and …