The effects of work surface hardness on mechanical stress, muscle activity, and wrist postures.

BACKGROUND: Contact pressure is a risk factor which can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study was to determine whether a work surface with a soft, pliable front edge could reduce contact pressure, muscle activity, and subjective musculoskeletal comfor...

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Publicado en:Work Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 231 - 245
Autores principales: Jeong Ho Kim, Aulck, Lovenoor, Trippany, David, Johnson, Peter W.
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2015
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