ABSTRACT

There is already a wealth of literature covering cumulative trauma disorders and medical management, as well as the biomechanics of manual material handling and lower back problems. However, despite a spike in the number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in the upper limbs-due to a sharp increase in the amount of computer-related j

chapter 1|28 pages

Introduction to Biomechanics

chapter 2|20 pages

Structure of the Musculoskeletal System

chapter 3|38 pages

Neuromuscular Physiology and Motor Control

chapter 4|78 pages

Modeling of Muscle Mechanics

chapter 5|36 pages

Models of the Upper Limbs

chapter 6|70 pages

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Risk Factors

chapter 7|40 pages

Instrumentation

chapter 8|50 pages

Job and Worksite Analysis

chapter 9|50 pages

Hand Tools

chapter 10|62 pages

The OfŒce Environment