Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Bhornsawan Thanathornwong, Siriwan Suebnukarn
Summary: The study introduced a novel Ergonomic Trainer System for dental students to receive personalized pre-operative and intra-operative ergonomic feedback, leading to significant improvements in posture. Dental treatment with pre-operative and intra-operative feedback resulted in decreased angles of the neck and upper arm, indicating improved posture for the students.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mei Ching Lim, Khamisah Awang Lukman, Nelbon Giloi, Jac Fang Lim, Hazeqa Salleh, Ahmad Syukri Radzran, Mohammad Saffree Jeffree, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim
Summary: The study conducted among landscape workers in a public university in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah revealed a high prevalence of WRMSDs, with 85.5% of the workers affected. The most common symptoms were associated with the shoulder (65.5%), neck (23.6%), wrist/hand (23.6%), and lower back (20.0%) regions. Ergonomic risk assessment identified awkward posture as a key risk factor contributing to the high prevalence of WRMSDs among landscape workers.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ehsan Garosi, Adel Mazloumi, Amir Homayoun Jafari, Ahmadreza Keihani, Mansour Shamsipour, Ramin Kordi, Zeinab Kazemi
Summary: This study proposed and evaluated a passive head/neck supporting exoskeleton (HNSE) as a potential ergonomic intervention for overhead work applications. The use of HNSE significantly alleviated discomfort in the neck and shoulders and reduced muscle activity in specific muscles. However, it also caused an increase in muscle activity in other muscles. The effects of HNSE on performance and generalizability of results require further investigation.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Po-Chieh Lin, Yu-Jung Chen, Wei-Shin Chen, Yun-Ju Lee
Summary: The objective of this study is to develop a system that automatically selects assessment scales and calculates risk scores based on joint angle information obtained through image-based motion capture technology. Real-time occupational assessments can help prevent workplace injuries by providing immediate reports of risk and enabling quick inspection of operation movements to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Mary F. Barbe, Mamta Amin, Anne Gingery, Alex G. Lambi, Steven N. Popoff
Summary: Blocking CCN2 signaling reduces trabecular bone catabolism induced by high repetition high force tasks, leading to decreased bone resorption and improved bone volume.
CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wenny Franciska Senjaya, Bernardo Nugroho Yahya, Seok-Lyong Lee
Summary: This study proposes a three-stage framework for predicting the risk of WMSDs that handles imbalanced data. The framework involves data preparation, RULA score evaluation, and risk prediction. It oversamples the imbalanced class using the RD-SMOTE method and predicts the risk level using the HyNet-CB classifier. The framework achieved a high F1-score of 92.43% and can classify all classes with more than 80% F1-score based on the evaluation using an assembly process dataset.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Blaszczyk, Malgorzata B. Ogurkowska
Summary: The aim of this research was to investigate whether ergonomic instruction conducted by a physiotherapist would change the range of motion of the lumbar spine segments and the symmetry of muscle work in the torso and upper limbs of foundry employees. The results showed that ergonomic instruction reduced contralateral muscle imbalance and changed the range of movement in the lumbar spine segments.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Stacy A. Markwell, Katherine S. Garman, Iris L. Vance, Ami Patel, Melissa Teitelman
Summary: A new method of endoscopist wellness assessment was developed in this study, involving physical therapist intervention to create individualized wellness plans. Results showed that this method was well-received and led to improvement in musculoskeletal complaints among endoscopists. Individualized assessment and optimization of ergonomics were found to be necessary for reducing pain and fatigue, prolonging career longevity, decreasing burnout, and reducing lost days of work among practitioners.
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Parichat Ong-Artborirak, Supakan Kantow, Katekaew Seangpraw, Prakasit Tonchoy, Nisarat Auttama, Monchanok Choowanthanapakorn, Sorawit Boonyathee
Summary: The prevalence of MSDs is high among ethnic lychee-longan harvesting workers in northern Thailand, with the hands, shoulders, and neck being the most affected body parts. The ergonomic risk scores are significantly associated with MSDs in multiple body parts. Therefore, using an ergonomic approach to improve the working environment and posture movement is crucial in preventing MSDs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalia Fonseca Dias, Adriana Seara Tirloni, Diogo Cunha dos Reis, Antonio Renato Pereira Moro
Summary: The study found that in poultry slaughterhouse workers, taking 6 breaks of 10 minutes was more effective in reducing the risk of UL-WMSDs compared to taking 3 breaks of 20 minutes. Tasks on the right side of the body had a higher risk than the left side.
WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Takuya Hida, Takato Okada, Toshiyuki Matsumoto
Summary: This study presents a straightforward technique for evaluating work postures using the OWAS system. By manually acquiring employees' two-dimensional joint coordinates and inputting them into machine learning models, posture codes based on OWAS can be calculated. Experimental results confirm the effectiveness of this method.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MECHANICAL DESIGN SYSTEMS AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Zixian Yang, Ita Suzana Mat Jais, Therma Wai Chun Cheung
Summary: This study assessed the musculoskeletal risk factors of the upper limb during domestic floor mopping tasks and compared different mopping systems. The results showed that wet wipes had the highest repetition count and exertion rates, while the plunge mop had higher scrubbing forces, and the cotton fibre mop was perceived as the cleanest. These findings provide valuable reference for occupational therapists to provide ergonomic advice to patients with upper limb musculoskeletal conditions.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Jaejin Hwang, Du-Jin Park, Jinwon Lee, Kyung-Sun Lee
Summary: Among nurses, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common industrial accident-induced diseases. This study assessed the physical load of nursing work using a developed risk index based on exposure duration and work intensity levels. Surveying hospitals in South Korea, high-risk nursing tasks were identified, such as changing patient's posture, assisting with mobility aids, transporting drug carts, bathing patients, replacing bedding, traction therapy, CPR and breathing unit, and computer work. The developed risk index proved useful in evaluating MSDs in hospitals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Suman Kalyan Sardar, Chae Heon Lim, Sol Hee Yoon, Seul Chan Lee
Summary: Industry 4.0 has the potential to bring innovative changes to the role of workers, who are increasingly involved in smart activities. In order to reduce physical risks, it is necessary to improve highly repetitive uncomfortable working postures. This study assesses physical risks during VR interaction for manufacturing work, using ergonomic risk assessment tools RULA, REBA, and OWAS. The experiment in a VR-based car-assembly environment revealed that working in the overhead position posed a higher risk level for RULA and REBA, while the squatting position had a higher risk level for OWAS. Sensitivity analysis identified the specific body parts responsible for the highest risk levels in each assessment tool.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nancy L. Black, Samuelle St-Onge
Summary: The switch to full-time home-work during the COVID-19 pandemic has both positive and negative impacts on workers' health. Working conditions, postures, and equipment used in the home office can potentially increase health risks.
WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
M. F. Barbe, B. A. Hilliard, P. W. Fisher, A. R. White, S. P. Delany, V. J. Iannarone, M. Y. Harris, M. Amin, G. E. Cruz, S. N. Popoff
CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Rehabilitation
Jacques-Olivier Coq, Marine Kochmann, Diego C. Lacerda, Hanane Khalki, Maxime Delcour, Ana E. Toscano, Florence Cayetanot, Marie-Helene Canu, Mary F. Barbe, Masahiro Tsuji
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Tianqi Tenchi Gao Smith, Ann E. Barr-Gillespie, David M. Klyne, Michelle Y. Harris, Mamta Amin, Ryan W. Paul, Geneva E. Cruz, Huaqing Zhao, Seangh Gallaer, Mary F. Barbe
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2020)
Review
Physiology
Mary F. Barbe, Steven N. Popoff
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ashlesha Deshmukh, Logan Brown, Mary F. Barbe, Alan S. Braverman, Ekta Tiwari, Lucas Hobson, Sudha Shunmugam, Oliver Armitage, Emil Hewage, Michael R. Ruggieri, James Morizio
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mary F. Barbe, Brendan A. Hilliard, Mamta Amin, Michele Y. Harris, Lucas J. Hobson, Geneva E. Cruz, Steven N. Popoff
Article
Orthopedics
Mary F. Barbe, Brendan A. Hilliard, Mamta Amin, Michele Y. Harris, Lucas J. Hobson, Geneva E. Cruz, Jocelynne T. Dorotan, Ryan W. Paul, David M. Klyne, Steven N. Popoff
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Cell Biology
Mary F. Barbe, Mamta Amin, Anne Gingery, Alex G. Lambi, Steven N. Popoff
Summary: Blocking CCN2 signaling reduces trabecular bone catabolism induced by high repetition high force tasks, leading to decreased bone resorption and improved bone volume.
CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Mary F. Barbe, Courtney L. Testa, Geneva E. Cruz, Nagat A. Frara, Ekta Tiwari, Lucas J. Hobson, Brian S. McIntyre, Danielle S. Porreca, Dania Giaddui, Alan S. Braverman, Emily P. Day, Mamta Amin, Justin M. Brown, Michael Mazzei, Michel A. Pontari, Ida J. Wagner, Michael R. Ruggieri
Summary: The study demonstrated that transferring obturator nerves to pelvic nerves can improve bladder function at 1 year post-decentralization, although the development of fibrosis and inflammation was associated with decreased contractile function.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-REGULATORY INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Mary F. Barbe, Michele Y. Harris, Geneva E. Cruz, Mamta Amin, Nathan M. Billett, Jocelynne T. Dorotan, Emily P. Day, Seung Y. Kim, Geoffrey M. Bove
Summary: The study found that manual therapy can prevent inflammatory and fibrogenic changes in the nerves, muscles, and tendons of the forelimbs in rats performing lever-pulling tasks, as well as improve sensorimotor function.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Andrew Dilley, Michele Harris, Mary F. Barbe, Geoffrey M. Bove
Summary: This study reveals that repetitive tasks in work are associated with neuropathology and may contribute to painful symptoms. After a certain period of task performance, rats exhibited ongoing neuronal discharge, reduced fast-conducting neurons, and pathological changes. Aberrant neuronal activity may underlie painful symptoms in patients with work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dania Giaddui, Danielle S. Porreca, Ekta Tiwari, Nagat A. Frara, Lucas J. Hobson, Mary F. Barbe, Alan S. Braverman, Justin M. Brown, Michel A. Pontari, Michael R. Ruggieri Sr
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential lateralization of bladder function through electrical stimulation in female dogs. The results showed that innervation of the female dog bladder could be lateralized with similar rates of left-and right-sided dominance, which varied at different spinal cord levels within the same animal.
Article
Physiology
Nagat Frara, Mary F. Barbe, Dania Giaddui, Alan S. Braverman, Mamta Amin, Daohai Yu, Michael R. Ruggieri Sr
Summary: This study investigated layer and species variations in detrusor muscle strip responses in dog and human bladders. The results showed differences in receptor expression, distribution, and neurogenic responses between different layers of the bladder muscles, as well as differences in myogenic and muscarinic responses between dogs and humans.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-REGULATORY INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Trevor Batson, Junsoo Lee, Joseph M. Kindler, Norman K. Pollock, Mary F. Barbe, Christopher M. Modlesky
Summary: Children with CP have a higher risk of cardiometabolic disease compared to typically developing children. This risk is associated with increased visceral adiposity and decreased physical activity.
JOURNAL OF THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alex G. Lambi, Michele Y. Harris, Mamta Amin, Patrice G. Joiner, Brendan A. Hilliard, Soroush Assari, Steven N. Popoff, Mary F. Barbe
Summary: In an operant model of reaching and grasping, detrimental bone remodeling was observed in rats performing a high-repetition, high-force task long term. The study showed that treatment with anti-CCN2 can improve trabecular bone decline in rats with induced osteopenia.
