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Updated: July 5th, 2023 16:00

2002 journal article

Effect of grip span on lateral pinch grip strength

HUMAN FACTORS, 44(4), 569–577.

By: C. Shivers n, G. Mirka n & D. Kaber n

MeSH headings : Adult; Anthropometry; Female; Fingers / physiology; Hand Strength / physiology; Humans; Isometric Contraction / physiology; Male; Orientation / physiology; Physical Exertion / physiology; Psychomotor Performance / physiology; Reference Values; Thumb / physiology; Time Factors
TL;DR: A significant effect of lateral pinch grip span is shown, with strength at the maximum functional lateral pinch grips span 40% higher than that found at the smallest lateral pinch Grip span considered. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Effects of notebook computer configuration and task on user biomechanics, productivity, and comfort

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 30(1), 7–31.

By: C. Sommerich n, H. Starr n, C. Smith n & C. Shivers n

author keywords: portable computer; laptop computer; notebook computer; ergonomics; biomechanics; pointing device
TL;DR: Results were generally consistent with the hypothesis, though some biomechanical advantages were identified for each configuration; specifics and exceptions are discussed, along with reasons for a general recommendation for the use of an external mouse, or mouse and keyboard when using a notebook computer for an extended period of time. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Ergonomic interventions for the furniture manufacturing industry. Part I - lift assist devices

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 29(5), 263–273.

By: G. Mirka n, C. Smith n, C. Shivers n & J. Taylor n

author keywords: low back injury; intervention research; furniture industry; trunk motion; trunk posture
TL;DR: The ergonomic intervention research documented in this report shows the impact of engineering controls for the furniture manufacturing industry on the risk factors for work-related low back injuries. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Ergonomic interventions for the furniture manufacturing industry. Part II - Handtools

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 29(5), 275–287.

By: G. Mirka n, C. Shivers n, C. Smith n & J. Taylor n

author keywords: cumulative trauma disorders; upper extremity; intervention research; furniture industry; EMG
TL;DR: The ergonomic intervention research described in this report documents a reduction in exposure to risk factors for upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders for three work activities in the furniture manufacturing industry. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

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