2019
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16234792
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Biomechanical and Metabolic Effectiveness of an Industrial Exoskeleton for Overhead Work

Abstract: Overhead work activities can lead to shoulder pain and serious musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), such as rotator cuff injury and degeneration. Recently developed exoskeletons show promising results in supporting workers in such activities. In this study, a novel exoskeleton was investigated for two different overhead tasks with twelve participants. To investigate the effects of the device, electromyographic (EMG) signals of different shoulder and adjacent muscles as well as kinematic and metabolic parameters w… Show more

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“…WMSD is frequently caused by prolonged exposure to highly repetitive work, and its prevalence and the associated medical and indemnity costs have increased annually [4]. WMSDs in the upper limbs are common in people in various professions and industries worldwide, particularly frontline workers, due to awkward postures, overexertion, and repetitive work [5][6][7]. Among the WMSDs, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common wrist injury among frontline workers and data processors [8][9][10][11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…WMSD is frequently caused by prolonged exposure to highly repetitive work, and its prevalence and the associated medical and indemnity costs have increased annually [4]. WMSDs in the upper limbs are common in people in various professions and industries worldwide, particularly frontline workers, due to awkward postures, overexertion, and repetitive work [5][6][7]. Among the WMSDs, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common wrist injury among frontline workers and data processors [8][9][10][11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Table 1 shows an overview of the main characteristics of the nine considered studies [ 26 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ], following the PICO model and highlighting the type of exoskeleton used. All the articles that met the eligibility criteria are very recent—eight were published between 2019 and 2020 and one, the oldest, in 2014.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…All the studies were carried out in the laboratory. Most of them (six out of nine, [ 38 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 44 , 45 ]), chose a repetitive lifting task to be performed in the experimental trial, two out of nine [ 26 , 39 ] selected an overhead working task and one considered a static holding posture of the trunk [ 43 ]. All the studies were based on the comparison between the “with exoskeleton condition (WEC)” and “without exoskeleton condition (WOEC)”.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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