Essays about: "Hand-Intensive Work"
Found 2 essays containing the words Hand-Intensive Work.
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1. Wrist Angle Estimation Using Two Wearable Inertial Measurement Units
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : Hand-intensive work is closely related to the prevalence of upper body and hand/wrist work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in office work, manufacturing, service industries, as well as the healthcare industry. Some risk factors include vibrations, forceful exertions, heavy manual handling, repetitive motions, and prolonged nonneutral wrist postures. READ MORE
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2. Evaluation of the RAMP Tool’s New Hand Model -Reliability, Usability and Face Validity
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Hand-intensive work significantly correlates with the increased risks of developing Distal upper-extremity (DUE) Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Many studies have investigated the physical risk factors and their contribution to the occurrence of the DUE WMSDs. READ MORE