Influence of an armrest support on handgrip strength in different arm and shoulder flexion angles in overhead postures.

A study was undertaken in which the handgrip strength in three arm positions above the shoulder was measured to compare handgrip strength when arm support is used and when it is not used. Grip forces were generated in pairs of flexion angles, corresponding to shoulder and elbow at 90°–90°, 135°–45°...

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Published in:International Journal of Occupational Safety & Ergonomics Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 90 - 99
Main Authors: Restrepo-Correa, Jorge-Hernán, Hernández-Arellano, Juan-Luis, Ochoa-Ortiz, Carlos Alberto, Maldonado-Macías, Aidé-Aracely
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar2023
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