Essays about: "WMSD"

Found 3 essays containing the word WMSD.

  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. COMPARISON OF WRIST VELOCITY MEASUREMENT METHODS: IMU, GONIOMETER AND OPTICAL MOTION CAPTURE SYSTEM

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Karnica Manivasagam; [2020]
    Keywords : Angular velocity; wrist risk assessment; IMU; optical motion tracking system; goniometer; accuracy; Vinkelhastighet; riskbedömning av handleden; IMU; optiskt rörelsespårningssystem; goniometer; noggrannhet.;

    Abstract : Repetitive tasks, awkward hand/wrist postures and forceful exertions are known risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) of the hand and wrist. WMSD is a major cause of long work absence, productivity loss, loss in wages and individual suffering. READ MORE

  4. 3. Interventions from an occupational therapy perspective for musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare workers: A systematic review

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Sonia Moreno Touhtouh; [2020]
    Keywords : WMSD; musculoskeletal injury; occupational health; prevention; PEOP;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are the leading cause of work disability. Healthcare workers (HCW) have a particularly high risk of developing these disorders. READ MORE