Efficacy of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in reducing musculoskeletal load associated with overhead tasks
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dc.contributor.author | Kong, Y.-K.[Kong, Y.-K.] | - |
dc.contributor.author | Kim, J.H.[Kim, J.H.] | - |
dc.contributor.author | Shim, H.-H.[Shim, H.-H.] | - |
dc.contributor.author | Shim, J.-W.[Shim, J.-W.] | - |
dc.contributor.author | Park, S.-S.[Park, S.-S.] | - |
dc.contributor.author | Choi, K.-H.[Choi, K.-H.] | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-05-18T08:49:53Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2023-05-18T08:49:53Z | - |
dc.date.created | 2023-05-18 | - |
dc.date.issued | 2023-05 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0003-6870 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/skku/handle/2021.sw.skku/103617 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Overhead work can pose substantial musculoskeletal stress in many industrial settings. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in reducing muscular activity and subjective discomfort ratings. In a repeated-measures laboratory experiment, 20 healthy male participants performed 10-min drilling tasks with and without two passive upper-limb exoskeletons (VEX and Airframe). During the tasks, muscle activity in eight muscles (upper limb - upper trapezius, middle deltoid, biceps brachii, triceps brachii; low back - erector spinae; lower limb - rectus femoris, biceps femoris, tibialis anterior) was collected using electromyography as a physical exertion measure. Subjective discomfort rating in six body parts was measured using the Borg's CR-10 scale. The results showed that muscle activity (especially in the upper-limb muscles) was significantly decreased by 29.3–58.1% with both exoskeletons compared to no exoskeleton condition. The subjective discomfort ratings showed limited differences between the conditions. These findings indicate that passive upper-limb exoskeletons may have potential as an effective intervention to reduce muscular loading and physical exertion during overhead work. © 2023 | - |
dc.language | 영어 | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Elsevier Ltd | - |
dc.title | Efficacy of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in reducing musculoskeletal load associated with overhead tasks | - |
dc.type | Article | - |
dc.contributor.affiliatedAuthor | Kong, Y.-K.[Kong, Y.-K.] | - |
dc.contributor.affiliatedAuthor | Shim, H.-H.[Shim, H.-H.] | - |
dc.contributor.affiliatedAuthor | Shim, J.-W.[Shim, J.-W.] | - |
dc.contributor.affiliatedAuthor | Park, S.-S.[Park, S.-S.] | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.103965 | - |
dc.identifier.scopusid | 2-s2.0-85146286302 | - |
dc.identifier.wosid | 000922115700001 | - |
dc.identifier.bibliographicCitation | Applied Ergonomics, v.109 | - |
dc.relation.isPartOf | Applied Ergonomics | - |
dc.citation.title | Applied Ergonomics | - |
dc.citation.volume | 109 | - |
dc.type.rims | ART | - |
dc.type.docType | Article | - |
dc.description.journalClass | 1 | - |
dc.description.isOpenAccess | Y | - |
dc.description.journalRegisteredClass | scie | - |
dc.description.journalRegisteredClass | ssci | - |
dc.description.journalRegisteredClass | scopus | - |
dc.subject.keywordPlus | PHYSICAL DEMANDS | - |
dc.subject.keywordPlus | ELECTROMYOGRAPHY ACTIVITY | - |
dc.subject.keywordPlus | PERFORMANCE | - |
dc.subject.keywordAuthor | Electromyography | - |
dc.subject.keywordAuthor | Ergonomic intervention | - |
dc.subject.keywordAuthor | Overhead work | - |
dc.subject.keywordAuthor | Shoulder assist | - |
dc.subject.keywordAuthor | Work related musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) | - |
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