The Health Effects of Whole Body Vibration
- Authors
- 이수진; 노수용
- Issue Date
- 2013
- Publisher
- 대한인간공학회
- Keywords
- Whole body vibration; Health effects
- Citation
- 대한인간공학회지, v.32, no.4, pp.297 - 301
- Indexed
- KCI
- Journal Title
- 대한인간공학회지
- Volume
- 32
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 297
- End Page
- 301
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/hanyang/handle/2021.sw.hanyang/163781
- DOI
- 10.5143/JESK.2013.32.4.297
- ISSN
- 1229-1684
- Abstract
- Objective: The purpose of this study is to review the hazards of whole body vibration(WBV) and prevent human injuries due to WBV. Background: Vibrations that shake the whole body in vehicles and vessels is WBV. Vibration at a specific frequency, and intensity in the human body can act as a hazard. But, it has not yet done enough research about effects of WBV. Method: We analyzed and reviewed occupational or ergonomic papers published past 30 years. Results: Exposure to whole body vibration can cause permanent physical injury or damage of the nervous system. In addition, it may cause problem in the cardiovascular system, digestive system, musculoskeletal system, endocrine system, reproductive system, and psychological system. The effect of vibration depends on its acceleration, duration, frequency, and direction. Conclusion:WBV-exposed human body experience a high risk of some illnesses such as lumbar spinal disorders. Some workers(bus drivers, truck drivers and heavy equipment operators) are the high risk population exposed to WBV. Application: The results of this study might help to judge and prevent occupational disease caused by WBV.
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