Effects of precision demands and mental pressure on muscle activation and hand forces in computer mouse tasks.

The objective of the present study was to gain insight into the effects of precision demands and mental pressure on the load of the upper extremity. Two computer mouse tasks were used: an aiming and a tracking task. Upper extremity loading was operationalized as the myo-electric activity of the wris...

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Published in:Ergonomics Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 202 - 218
Main Authors: Visser B, De Looze MP, De Graaff MP, Van Dieén JH
Format: Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2/5/2004
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