Wearable motion capture devices for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in ergonomics—an overview of current applications, challenges, and …

CM Lind, F Abtahi, M Forsman - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major contributor to disability
worldwide and substantial societal costs. The use of wearable motion capture instruments …

Wearable inertial sensors for objective kinematic assessments: A brief overview

MC Schall Jr, H Chen, L Cavuoto - Journal of occupational and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Approximately 1.71 billion people were affected by debilitating musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) in 2019 (WHO 2021). The personal and societal burdens of MSDs are well …

[HTML][HTML] Mind the gap–development of conversion models between accelerometer-and IMU-based measurements of arm and trunk postures and movements in …

M Forsman, X Fan, IM Rhen, CM Lind - Applied Ergonomics, 2022 - Elsevier
Sensor type (accelerometers only versus inertial measurement units, IMUs) and angular
velocity computational method (inclination versus generalized velocity) have been shown to …

Evaluation of a new simplified inertial sensor method against electrogoniometer for measuring wrist motion in occupational studies

K Manivasagam, L Yang - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Wrist velocity is an important risk factor for work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the
elbow/hand, which is also difficult to assess by observation or self-reports. This study aimed …

Drift-free joint angle calculation using inertial measurement units without magnetometers: An exploration of sensor fusion methods for the elbow and wrist

H Chen, MC Schall Jr, SM Martin, NB Fethke - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Joint angles of the lower extremities have been calculated using gyroscope and
accelerometer measurements from inertial measurement units (IMUs) without sensor drift by …

Evaluation of in-cloth versus on-skin sensors for measuring trunk and upper arm postures and movements

D Hoareau, X Fan, F Abtahi, L Yang - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Smart workwear systems with embedded inertial measurement unit sensors are developed
for convenient ergonomic risk assessment of occupational activities. However, its …

Surgeons' physical workload in open surgery versus robot-assisted surgery and nonsurgical tasks

X Fan, M Forsman, L Yang, CM Lind, M Kjellman - Surgical Endoscopy, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among surgeons, and
its prevalence varies among surgical modalities. There are conflicting results concerning the …

Gyroscope vector magnitude: A proposed method for measuring angular velocities

H Chen, MC Schall, NB Fethke - Applied ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
High movement velocities are among the primary risk factors for work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Ergonomists have commonly used two methods to …

Wearables for Monitoring and Postural Feedback in the Work Context: A Scoping Review

V Figueira, S Silva, I Costa, B Campos, J Salgado… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Wearables offer a promising solution for simultaneous posture monitoring and/or corrective
feedback. The main objective was to identify, synthesise, and characterise the wearables …

A Rapid Review on the Effectiveness and Use of Wearable Biofeedback Motion Capture Systems in Ergonomics to Mitigate Adverse Postures and Movements of the …

CM Lind - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Work-related diseases and disorders remain a significant global health concern,
necessitating multifaceted measures for mitigation. One potential measure is work technique …