Essays about: "Hand-Intensive Work"

Found 2 essays containing the words Hand-Intensive Work.

1. 1. Wrist Angle Estimation Using Two Wearable Inertial Measurement Units

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Arvin Razavi; [2023]
   Keywords : IMU wrist angle estimation; Wrist absolute angle; IMU-based human motion capture; orientation filter; Complementary filter; Kalman filter; IMU handledsvinkeluppskattning; handleds absolutvinkel; IMU-baserad mänsklig rörelsefångst; orienteringsfilter; komplementfilter; Kalman-filter;

   Abstract : 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

3. 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)

   Author : Dina Burghol; [2023]
   Keywords : Hand-Intensive Work; RAMP Tool; Observation-based Risk Assessment tools; reliability; Usability; Face Validity.;

   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