Work in healthcare facilities has been categorized as a high-risk job for developing Work-
Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). Little attention has been given to the Sterile …

BACKGROUND: Manufacturing industry workers who repair computers may be exposed to
ergonomic risk factors. OBJECTIVES: This project analyzes the tasks involved in the …

Studies have revealed that physical and mental demands, psychosocial factors, and
individual factors can contribute to the development of WMSDs. Yet, much is still unknown …

During scanning, sonographers often assume significant awkward postures which may lead
to musculoskeletal pain and disability. Two exoskeletons were tested as an ergonomic …

Ames, IA Cardiac sonographers suffer from high prevalence of work-related upper extremity
musculoskeletal pain due to awkward postures and fatigue accumulation. Sonographers …

Shoulder injury and pain are the most commonly reported work-related musculoskeletal
disorders (WRMSDs) among sonographers. Shoulder injury can affect the sonographer's …

Several surveys and clinical studies report high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal
disorders (WMSDs) among sonographers and sonologists. Better performing ultrasound …

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) can be a result of complex interactions
between physical, psychosocial, biological, and individual characteristics. However, the …

The objectives of this study are to develop an efficient and generally applicable multi-criteria
methodology for choosing the optimal ultrasound device, and to apply it to a case study. The …

Ergonomics is not normally seen as an important aspect of the production process in small
or artisan manufacturing companies. Due to their size, the production process in these small …