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Yoon W, Shin G. Muscle fatigue tracking during dynamic elbow flexion-extension movements with a varying hand load. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2024; 116:104217. [PMID: 38160628 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Muscle fatigue monitoring, an important element in a fatigue risk management process, can help optimize work intensity and reduce risks for musculoskeletal injuries. An experiment was conducted to determine whether myoelectric manifestations of muscle fatigue can reflect the pace of fatigue development associated with varying load intensity. Twenty male participants performed elbow flexion-extension movements with alternating hand loads (2 kg vs. 1 kg) for 16 min. The pace of fatigue in the biceps brachii in response to load variation was quantified by electromyographic (EMG) fatigue measures collected during the dynamic elbow flexion-extension movements and periodic submaximal isometric elbow flexion trials. The isometric and dynamic EMG measures, except for the amplitude of dynamic EMG, indicated fatigue development during the 2-kg isotonic movements and partial recovery with the 1 kg load. Study results suggest the potential of EMG measures for fatigue monitoring during dynamic work tasks with varying load intensity.
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- Woojin Yoon
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South Korea.
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Yung M, Rose LM, Neumann WP, Yazdani A, Kapellusch J. Is there a u-shaped relationship between load levels and fatigue and recovery? An examination of possible mechanisms. ERGONOMICS 2023; 66:2058-2073. [PMID: 36846950 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2023.2183850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In a previous study, an unexpected u-shaped relationship was observed between load level and fatigue/recovery responses. Moderate load levels resulted in lower perceived discomfort, pain, and fatigue, and shorter recovery times compared to either low or high load levels. This phenomenon has been reported in other studies, but no article has examined the possible mechanisms that might explain this u-shaped relationship. In this paper, we re-examined the previously published data and found that the phenomenon does not appear to be due to the experimental artefact; the u-shape may be due to unexpectedly lower fatigue effects at moderate loads, and higher fatigue effects at lower loads. We then conducted a literature review and identified several possible physiological, perceptual, and biomechanical explanatory mechanisms. No single mechanism explains the entirety of the phenomenon. Further research is needed on the relationship between work exposures, fatigue, and recovery, and the mechanisms related to the u-shaped relationship.Practitioner summary: We examine a previously observed u-shaped relationship between load level and fatigue/recovery, where moderate force resulted in lower perceived fatigue and shorter recovery times. A u-shaped fatigue response suggests that simply minimising load levels might not be an optimal approach to reduce the risk of workplace injuries.
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- Marcus Yung
- Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, & Performance, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Canada
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- Division of Ergonomics, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
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- Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, & Performance, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Alasim HN, Nimbarte AD. Variability of Time- and Frequency-Domain Surface Electromyographic Measures in Non-Fatigued Shoulder Muscles. IISE Trans Occup Ergon Hum Factors 2022; 10:201-212. [PMID: 36411999 DOI: 10.1080/24725838.2022.2150724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSLocalized Muscle Fatigue (LMF) can be monitored or predicted based on the relative change in the values of surface electromyography (sEMG) measures with respect to the "fresh" or no-fatigue condition. Quantification of LMF based on relative change, though, relies on the assumption that the sEMG measures recorded in a no-fatigue condition can serve as an appropriate reference. Results of this study indicate that sEMG measures in a no-fatigue condition are affected by various work-related factors and provide further guidance on the variability of commonly used time- and frequency-domain sEMG measures to assist the ergonomist in improving the accuracy of LMF assessment.
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- Hamad Nasser Alasim
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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A genetic algorithm approach to design job rotation schedules ensuring homogeneity and diversity of exposure in the automotive industry. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09396. [PMID: 35607496 PMCID: PMC9123225 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Job rotation is a work organization strategy with increasing popularity, given its benefits for workers and companies, especially those working with manufacturing. This study proposes a formulation to help the team leader in an assembly line of the automotive industry to achieve job rotation schedules based on three major criteria: improve diversity, ensure homogeneity, and thus reduce exposure level. The formulation relied on a genetic algorithm, that took into consideration the biomechanical risk factors (EAWS), workers’ qualifications, and the organizational aspects of the assembly line. Moreover, the job rotation plan formulated by the genetic algorithm formulation was compared with the solution provided by the team leader in a real life-environment. The formulation proved to be a reliable solution to design job rotation plans for increasing diversity, decreasing exposure, and balancing homogeneity within workers, achieving better results in all of the outcomes when compared with the job rotation schedules created by the team leader. Additionally, this solution was less time-consuming for the team leader than a manual implementation. This study provides a much-needed solution to the job rotation issue in the manufacturing industry, with the genetic algorithm taking less time and showing better results than the job rotations created by the team leaders. This is the first formulation to consider diversity, exposure, and homogeneity. A GA was used and proven to be a reliable solution to design job rotation. The formulation increased diversity, decreased exposure, and balanced homogeneity. Better results were achieved in all outcomes when compared with manual solutions. The formulation is less time-consuming improving factory resource's management.
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Abdel-Malek DM, Foley RCA, Wakeely F, Graham JD, La Delfa NJ. Exploring Localized Muscle Fatigue Responses at Current Upper-Extremity Ergonomics Threshold Limit Values. HUMAN FACTORS 2022; 64:385-400. [PMID: 32757794 DOI: 10.1177/0018720820940536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate localized muscle fatigue responses at three upper-extremity ergonomics threshold limit value (TLV) duty cycles. BACKGROUND Recently, a TLV equation was published to help mitigate excessive development of localized muscle fatigue in repetitive upper limb tasks. This equation predicts acceptable levels of maximal voluntary contraction (% MVC) for a given duty cycle (DC). Experimental validation of this TLV curve has not yet been reported, which can help guide utilization by practitioners. METHOD Eighteen participants performed intermittent isometric elbow flexion efforts, in three separate counter-balanced sessions, at workloads defined by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygenists' (ACGIH) TLV equation: low DC (20% DC, 29.6% MVC), medium DC (40% DC, 19.7% MVC), and high DC (60% DC, 13.9% MVC). Targeted localized muscle fatigue (LMF) of the biceps brachii was tracked across numerous response variables, including decline in strength (MVC), electromyography (EMG) amplitude and mean power frequency (MnPF), and several psychophysical ratings. RESULTS At task completion, biceps MnPF and MVC (strength) were significantly different between each TLV workload, with the high DC condition eliciting the largest declines in MnPF and MVC. CONCLUSION Findings demonstrate that working at different DCs along the ACGIH TLV curve may not be equivalent in preventing excessive LMF. Higher DC workloads elicited a greater LMF response across several response variables. APPLICATION High DC work of the upper extremity should be avoided to mitigate excess LMF development. Current TLVs for repetitive upper-extremity work may overestimate acceptable relative contraction thresholds, particularly at higher duty cycles.
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MacLean KFE, Neyedli HF, Dewis C, Frayne RJ. The role of at home workstation ergonomics and gender on musculoskeletal pain. Work 2022; 71:309-318. [PMID: 35095004 DOI: 10.3233/wor-210692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The recent mandate for university faculty and staff to work-from-home (WFH) during the COVID-19 pandemic has forced employees to work with sub-optimal ergonomic workstations that may change their musculoskeletal discomfort and pain. As women report more work-related musculoskeletal discomfort (WMSD), this effect may be exacerbated in women. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to describe university employee at-home office workstations, and explore if at-home workstation design mediates the effect of gender on musculoskeletal pain. METHODS University employees completed a survey that focused on the WFH environment, at home workstation design and musculoskeletal pain. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used to analyze the responses. RESULTS 61% of respondents reported an increase in musculoskeletal pain, with the neck, shoulders and lower back being reported most frequently. Women reported significantly greater musculoskeletal pain, but this relationship was significantly mediated by poor ergonomic design of the home workstation. Improper seat-height and monitor distance were statistically associated with total-body WMSD. CONCLUSIONS WFH has worsened employee musculoskeletal health and the ergonomic gap between women and men in the workspace has persisted in the WFH environment, with seat height and monitor distance being identified as significant predictors of discomfort/pain.
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- Kathleen F E MacLean
- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Tsao L, Kim S, Ma L, Nussbaum MA. An exploratory study comparing three work/rest schedules during simulated repetitive precision work. ERGONOMICS 2021; 64:1579-1594. [PMID: 34224340 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2021.1950844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The pattern of work and rest can influence both physical fatigue and task performance in manual operations. However, there is relatively limited evidence regarding the influences of specific work/rest schedules in tasks requiring high repetitiveness and precision demands, along with relatively low exertion levels. Eighteen participants completed an exploratory study that simulated such tasks, to compare the effects of three distinct work/rest schedules (i.e. short frequent [short] and long infrequent breaks [long], and a self-selected schedule) on muscle fatigue, task performance (in terms of accuracy and speed), and preference. Schedules with long or self-selected breaks generally induced less muscle fatigue, compared with the short break condition. Participants preferred the self-selected condition the most and the long-break condition the least. The different schedules tested did not influence task performance. A self-selected schedule may be beneficial for repetitive precision task, to achieve a balance across muscle fatigue, task performance, and individual preference. Practitioner summary: Influences of three work/rest schedules (i.e. short and long breaks, and a self-selected schedule) on fatigue, performance, and preference were explored during repetitive precision tasks. Schedules with long or self-selected breaks induced less muscle fatigue and none of the three schedules influenced performance. A self-selected schedule was the most preferred.
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- Liuxing Tsao
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Teaching Center for Writing and Communication, School of Humanities, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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Viggiani D, Callaghan JP. Interrelated hypoalgesia, creep, and muscle fatigue following a repetitive trunk flexion exposure. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2021; 57:102531. [PMID: 33607359 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2021.102531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Repetitive trunk flexion can damage spinal tissues, however its association with low back pain in the workplace may be confounded by factors related to pain sensitivity. Muscle fatigue, exercise-induced hypoalgesia, and creep-induced neuromuscular changes following repetitive trunk flexion may all affect this assumed exposure-pain relationship. This study's purpose was to determine how mechanical pain sensitivity in the low back is affected by a repetitive trunk flexion exposure and identify factors associated with changes in low back pain sensitivity. Pressure pain thresholds, perceptions of sub-threshold stimuli, and muscle fatigue in the trunk and tibia, as well as lumbar spine creep were tracked in 37 young healthy adults before and up to 40 min after a 10-min repetitive trunk flexion exposure. Pressure pain thresholds (p = 0.033), but not perceptions of sub-threshold stimuli (p > 0.102) were associated with approximately a 12.5% reduction in pain sensitivity 10 min after completing the exposure, while creep and local muscle fatigue effects were only observed immediately following the exposure. Creep and fatigue interactions and the corresponding tibial measure co-varied with individual low back pressure pain thresholds. The net hypoalgesic effects of repetitive trunk flexion have the potential to partially mask possibly injurious loads, which could contribute to the severity or incidence of lower back injuries related to these exposures.
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- Daniel Viggiani
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada.
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Uwamahoro R, Sundaraj K, Subramaniam ID. Assessment of muscle activity using electrical stimulation and mechanomyography: a systematic review. Biomed Eng Online 2021; 20:1. [PMID: 33390158 PMCID: PMC7780389 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-020-00840-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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This research has proved that mechanomyographic (MMG) signals can be used for evaluating muscle performance. Stimulation of the lost physiological functions of a muscle using an electrical signal has been determined crucial in clinical and experimental settings in which voluntary contraction fails in stimulating specific muscles. Previous studies have already indicated that characterizing contractile properties of muscles using MMG through neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) showed excellent reliability. Thus, this review highlights the use of MMG signals on evaluating skeletal muscles under electrical stimulation. In total, 336 original articles were identified from the Scopus and SpringerLink electronic databases using search keywords for studies published between 2000 and 2020, and their eligibility for inclusion in this review has been screened using various inclusion criteria. After screening, 62 studies remained for analysis, with two additional articles from the bibliography, were categorized into the following: (1) fatigue, (2) torque, (3) force, (4) stiffness, (5) electrode development, (6) reliability of MMG and NMES approaches, and (7) validation of these techniques in clinical monitoring. This review has found that MMG through NMES provides feature factors for muscle activity assessment, highlighting standardized electromyostimulation and MMG parameters from different experimental protocols. Despite the evidence of mathematical computations in quantifying MMG along with NMES, the requirement of the processing speed, and fluctuation of MMG signals influence the technique to be prone to errors. Interestingly, although this review does not focus on machine learning, there are only few studies that have adopted it as an alternative to statistical analysis in the assessment of muscle fatigue, torque, and force. The results confirm the need for further investigation on the use of sophisticated computations of features of MMG signals from electrically stimulated muscles in muscle function assessment and assistive technology such as prosthetics control.
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- Raphael Uwamahoro
- Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik & Kejuruteraan Komputer, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Tunggal, Malaysia
- Regional Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and E-Health, University of Rwanda, PO BOX 4285, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik & Kejuruteraan Komputer, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Tunggal, Malaysia.
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- Pusat Bahasa & Pembangunan Insan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Tunggal, Malaysia
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Neumann WP, Motiwala M, Rose LM. A comparison of work-rest models using a "breakpoint" analysis raises questions. IISE Trans Occup Ergon Hum Factors 2020; 8:187-194. [PMID: 33259272 DOI: 10.1080/24725838.2020.1857315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSDesigning sustainable cyclic work requires attention to both the workload amplitude as well as the duty cycle, the fraction of the work cycle with active workload, that therefore also defines the recovery phase of the cycle. A number of different approaches and models have been developed to calculate the required recovery time for a given load and duty cycle. We present a comparison of three types of models at the "breakpoint" that defines the boundary of load amplitude and duty cycle where fatigue begins to accumulate faster than recovery allows within the work cycle. This comparison shows considerable variation between models of the "allowable" load or duty cycle depending on the method used. Practitioners should thus be cautious applying these models indiscriminately in job design as their results can vary substantially. In particular, differences between the tasks used for model formulation and application may compromise validity, and model application in a given context should be verified before broad application.
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- W Patrick Neumann
- Human Factors Engineering Lab, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
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- Human Factors Engineering Lab, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Ergonomics, Department of Medical Engineering and Health Systems, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Huddinge, Sweden
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Hussain J, Sundaraj K, Subramaniam ID, Lam CK. Muscle Fatigue in the Three Heads of Triceps Brachii During Intensity and Speed Variations of Triceps Push-Down Exercise. Front Physiol 2020; 11:112. [PMID: 32153422 PMCID: PMC7047337 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of changes in exercise intensity and speed on the three heads of the triceps brachii (TB) during triceps push-down exercise until task failure. Twenty-five subjects performed triceps push-down exercise at three different intensities (30, 45, and 60% 1RM) and speeds (slow, medium, and fast) until failure, and surface electromyography (sEMG) signals were recorded from the lateral, long and medial heads of the TB. The endurance time (ET), number of repetitions (NR) and rate of fatigue (ROF) were analyzed. Subsequently, the root-mean-square (RMS), mean power frequency (MPF) and median frequency (MDF) under no-fatigue (NF) and fatigue (Fa) conditions were statistically compared. The findings reveal that ROF increases with increase in the intensity and speed, and the opposite were obtained for the ET. The ROF in the three heads were comparable for all intensities and speeds. The ROF showed a significant difference (P < 0.05) among the three intensities and speeds for all heads. The three heads showed significantly different (P < 0.05) MPF and MDF values for all the performed exercises under both conditions, whereas the RMS values were significantly different only under Fa conditions. The current observations suggest that exercise intensity and speed affect the ROF while changes in intensity do not affect the MPF and MDF under Fa conditions. The behavior of the spectral parameters indicate that the three heads do not work in unison under any of the conditions. Changes in the speed of triceps push-down exercise affects the lateral and long heads, but changes in the exercise intensity affected the attributes of all heads to a greater extent.
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- Jawad Hussain
- Centre for Telecommunication Research & Innovation, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik & Kejuruteraan Komputer, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
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- Centre for Telecommunication Research & Innovation, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik & Kejuruteraan Komputer, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
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- Centre for Technopreneurship Development, Pusat Bahasa & Pembangunan Insan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia
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Hussain J, Sundaraj K, Subramaniam ID. Cognitive stress changes the attributes of the three heads of the triceps brachii during muscle fatigue. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0228089. [PMID: 31999750 PMCID: PMC6992167 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cognitive stress (CS) changes the peripheral attributes of a muscle, but its effect on multi-head muscles has not been investigated. The objective of the current research was to investigate the impact of CS on the three heads of the triceps brachii (TB) muscle. METHODS Twenty-five young and healthy university students performed a triceps push-down exercise at 45% one repetition maximum (1RM) with and without CS until task failure, and the rate of fatigue (ROF), endurance time (ET) and number of repetitions (NR) for both exercises were analyzed. In addition, the first and last six repetitions of each exercise were considered non-fatiguing (NF) and fatiguing (Fa), respectively, and the root mean square (RMS), mean power frequency (MPF) and median frequency (MDF) for each exercise repetition were evaluated. RESULTS The lateral and long head showed significant differences (P<0.05) in the ROF between the two exercises, and all the heads showed significant (P<0.05) differences in the RMS between the two exercises under NF conditions. Only the long head showed a significant difference (P<0.05) in the MPF and MDF between the two exercises. CS increases the ET (24.74%) and NR (27%) of the exercise. The three heads showed significant differences (P<0.05) in the RMS, MPF and MDF under all exercise conditions. CONCLUSION A lower ROF was obtained with CS. In addition, the RMS was found to be better approximator of CS, whereas MPF and MDF were more resistant to the effect of CS. The results showed that the three heads worked independently under all conditions, and the non-synergist and synergist head pairs showed similar behavior under Fa conditions. The findings from this study provide additional insights regarding the functioning of each TB head.
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- Jawad Hussain
- Centre for Telecommunication Research & Innovation, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik & Kejuruteraan Komputer, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, Malaysia
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- Centre for Telecommunication Research & Innovation, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik & Kejuruteraan Komputer, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, Malaysia
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- Centre for Technopreneurship Development, Pusat Bahasa & Pembangunan Insan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, Malaysia
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A systematic review on fatigue analysis in triceps brachii using surface electromyography. Biomed Signal Process Control 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bspc.2017.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Smith CM, Housh TJ, Hill EC, Johnson GO, Schmidt RJ. Alternating force induces less pronounced fatigue-related responses than constant repeated force muscle actions. ISOKINET EXERC SCI 2017. [DOI: 10.3233/ies-172168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Affiliation(s)
- Marcus Yung
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
- Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, University of Waterloo, University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Sood D, Nussbaum MA, Hager K, Nogueira HC. Predicted endurance times during overhead work: influences of duty cycle and tool mass estimated using perceived discomfort. ERGONOMICS 2017; 60:1405-1414. [PMID: 28277169 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2017.1293850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A need for overhead work remains in several industries and such work is an important risk factor for shoulder musculoskeletal problems. In this study, we evaluated the effects of duty cycle and tool mass on endurance times during overhead work. A psychophysical approach was used, via a new methodology that was implemented to more efficiently estimate endurance times (rather than through direct measurements). Participants performed a simulated overhead task in specified combinations of tool mass and duty cycle. Both duty cycle and tool mass have substantial effects on the development of fatigue and estimated endurance times, though the former was more substantial and an interactive effect was evident. Gender differences were not substantial, except when using the largest tool mass. We recommend that, for two-hour periods of overhead work, tool masses greater than 1.25 kg should be avoided, as should duty cycles greater than 50%. Practitioner Summary: The current results may facilitate enhanced design and evaluation of overhead work tasks. In addition, the new estimation approach that was employed may enhance the efficiency of future studies using a psychophysical approach (ie using extrapolation of patterns of reported discomfort to predict longer term outcomes).
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- Deepti Sood
- a Industrial and Systems Engineering , Virginia Tech , Blacksburg , VA , USA
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- a Industrial and Systems Engineering , Virginia Tech , Blacksburg , VA , USA
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- a Industrial and Systems Engineering , Virginia Tech , Blacksburg , VA , USA
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- b Department of Physical Therapy , Federal University of São Carlos , São Carlos , Brazil
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Yung M, Wells RP. Sensitivity, reliability and the effects of diurnal variation on a test battery of field usable upper limb fatigue measures. ERGONOMICS 2017; 60:923-939. [PMID: 27691721 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2016.1243734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Fatigue has been linked to deficits in production quality and productivity and, if of long duration, work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It may thus be a useful risk indicator and design and evaluation tool. However, there is limited information on the test-retest reliability, the sensitivity and the effects of diurnal fluctuation on field usable fatigue measures. This study reports on an evaluation of 11 measurement tools and their 14 parameters. Eight measures were found to have test-retest ICC values greater than 0.8. Four measures were particularly responsive during an intermittent fatiguing condition. However, two responsive measures demonstrated rhythmic behaviour, with significant time effects from 08:00 to mid-afternoon and early evening. Action tremor, muscle mechanomyography and perceived fatigue were found to be most reliable and most responsive; but additional analytical considerations might be required when interpreting daylong responses of MMG and action tremor. Practitioner Summary: This paper presents findings from test-retest and daylong reliability and responsiveness evaluations of 11 fatigue measures. This paper suggests that action tremor, muscle mechanomyography and perceived fatigue were most reliable and most responsive. However, mechanomyography and action tremor may be susceptible to diurnal changes.
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- Marcus Yung
- a Department of Kinesiology , University of Waterloo , Waterloo , Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology , University of Waterloo , Waterloo , Canada
- b Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders , University of Waterloo , Waterloo , Canada
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Yung M, Wells RP. Responsive upper limb and cognitive fatigue measures during light precision work: an 8-hour simulated micro-pipetting study. ERGONOMICS 2017; 60:940-956. [PMID: 27684480 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2016.1242782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Many contemporary occupations are characterised by long periods of low loads. These lower force levels, which are relevant to the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, are usually not the focus of fatigue studies. In studies that did measure fatigue in light manual or precision work, within and between measurement responses were inconsistent. The aim of this study was to identify fatigue measures that were responsive at lower force levels (<10% MVC) over the course of an 8-h period. A complementary set of fatigue measures, reflecting both neuromuscular and cognitive mechanisms, was measured during a light precision micro-pipetting task performed by 11 participants. Nine measures were found to be significantly responsive over the 8-h period, including: ratings of perceived fatigue, postural tremor, blink frequency and critical flicker fusion frequency threshold. Common field measures, specifically electromyography RMS amplitude and maximum voluntary contractions, did not lead to extraordinary time effects. Practitioner summary: The findings provide insight towards the responsiveness of a complementary set of field usable fatigue measures at low work intensities Although commonly used measures did not reveal significant increases in fatigue, nine alternative measures were significantly responsive over the 8-h period.
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- Marcus Yung
- a Department of Kinesiology , University of Waterloo , 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo , Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology , University of Waterloo , 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo , Canada
- b Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders , University of Waterloo , Waterloo , Canada
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Physiological responses to incremental, interval, and continuous counterweighted single-leg and double-leg cycling at the same relative intensities. Eur J Appl Physiol 2017; 117:1423-1435. [DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3635-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Luger T, Mathiassen SE, Bosch T, Hoozemans M, Douwes M, Veeger D, de Looze M. Influence of Posture Variation on Shoulder Muscle Activity, Heart Rate, and Perceived Exertion in a Repetitive Manual Task. IISE Trans Occup Ergon Hum Factors 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/24725838.2017.1303655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Tessy Luger
- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Occupational and Public Health Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
- TNO, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Institute of Occupational and Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Eberhard Karls University, Wilhelmstraβe 27, 72074 Tübingen, Germany
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Occupational and Public Health Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands
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- TNO, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Alwasel A, Yung M, Abdel-Rahman EM, Wells RP, Haas CT. Fatigue Detection Using Phase-Space Warping. J Biomech Eng 2017; 139:2592750. [PMID: 27925635 DOI: 10.1115/1.4035367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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A novel application of phase-space warping (PSW) method to detect fatigue in the musculoskeletal system is presented. Experimental kinematic, force, and physiological signals are used to produce a fatigue metric. The metric is produced using time-delay embedding and PSW methods. The results showed that by using force and kinematic signals, an overall estimate of the muscle group state can be achieved. Further, when using electromyography (EMG) signals the fatigue metric can be used as a tool to evaluate muscles activation and load sharing patterns for individual muscles. The presented method will allow for fatigue evolution measurement outside a laboratory environment, which open doors to applications such as tracking the physical state of players during competition, workers in a plant, and patients undergoing in-home rehabilitation.
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- Abdullatif Alwasel
- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada e-mail:
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada e-mail:
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- Associate Professor Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada e-mail:
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- Professor Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada e-mail:
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- Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada e-mail:
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Green HJ, Ranney D, Kyle N, Lounsbury D, Smith IC, Stewart R, Thomas MM, Tick H, Tupling AR. Neuromuscular manifestations of work-related myalgia in women specific to extensor carpi radialis brevis. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2017; 95:404-419. [PMID: 28177692 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2016-0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study assessed neuromuscular function in the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) of female workers diagnosed with work-related myalgia (WRM, n = 14, age 45.2 ± 1.9 years) and the ECRB of healthy controls (CON, n = 10, age 34.6 ± 2.5 years). Groups were compared on voluntary and electrically evoked functional responses at rest (Pre), immediately following a 5 min repetitive task (Post-0) performed at 60% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), and after 5 min of recovery (Post-5). Despite near complete motor unit activation (MUA) (CON 98% ± 1% vs. WRM 99% ± 1%), at Pre, WRM produced 26% less (P < 0.05) MVC force than CON. Following an MVC, twitch force was increased (P < 0.05) by 94% ± 13% and 54% ± 11% in CON and WRM, respectively (CON vs. WRM; P < 0.05). The peak force and the maximal rates of force development and decline of electrically evoked contractions (10-100 Hz) were generally depressed (P < 0.05) at Post-0 and Post-5 relative to Pre. The response pattern to increasing frequencies of stimulation was not different (P > 0.05) between groups and MUA was not impaired (CON 97% ± 1% vs. WRM 97% ± 1%; P > 0.05). In conclusion, the peripheral weakness observed in the ECRB in WRM at rest does not result in abnormal fatigue or recovery responses after performing a task controlled for relative demand (60% MVC).
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- Howard J Green
- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada.,b Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD), Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada.,d Disability Assessment Services Inc., Waterloo, ON N2B 1Y4, Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- c Mind Body Medicine, The RSI Clinic, Toronto, ON M4T 1M6, Canada.,e Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- a Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Sonne MWL, Keir PJ. Major League Baseball pace-of-play rules and their influence on predicted muscle fatigue during simulated baseball games. J Sports Sci 2016; 34:2054-62. [PMID: 26940036 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1150600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Major League Baseball (MLB) has proposed rule changes to speed up baseball games. Reducing the time between pitches may impair recovery from fatigue. Fatigue is a known precursor to injury and may jeopardise joint stability. This study examined how fatigue accumulated during baseball games and how different pace of play initiatives may influence fatigue. Pitcher data were retrieved from a public database. A predictive model of muscle fatigue estimated muscle fatigue in 8 arm muscles. A self-selected pace (22.7 s), 12 s pace (Rule 8.04 from the MLB) and a 20 s rest (a pitch clock examined in the 2014 Arizona Fall League (AFL)) were examined. Significantly more muscle fatigue existed in both the AFL and Rule 8.04 conditions, when compared to the self-selected pace condition (5.01 ± 1.73%, 3.95 ± 1.20% and 3.70 ± 1.10% MVC force lost, respectively). Elevated levels of muscle fatigue are predicted in the flexor-pronator mass, which is responsible for providing elbow stability. Reduced effectiveness of the flexor-pronator mass may reduce the active contributions to joint rotational stiffness, increasing strain on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and possibly increasing injury risk.
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- Michael W L Sonne
- a Department of Kinesiology , McMaster University , Hamilton , Ontario , Canada
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- a Department of Kinesiology , McMaster University , Hamilton , Ontario , Canada
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Balogh I, Ohlsson K, Nordander C, Björk J, Hansson GÅ. The importance of work organization on workload and musculoskeletal health--Grocery store work as a model. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2016; 53 Pt A:143-151. [PMID: 26464034 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2015.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2014] [Revised: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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We have evaluated the consequences of work organization on musculoskeletal health. Using a postal questionnaire, answered by 1600 female grocery store workers, their main work tasks were identified and four work groups were defined (cashier, picking, and delicatessen work, and a mixed group, who performed a mix of these tasks). The crude odds ratios (ORs) for neck/shoulder complaints were 1.5 (95% CI 1.0-2.2), 1.1 (0.7-1.5) and 1.6 (1.1-2.3), respectively, compared to mixed work. Adjusting for individual and psychosocial factors had no effect on these ORs. For elbows/hands, no significant differences were found. Technical measurements of the workload showed large differences between the work groups. Picking work was the most strenuous, while cashier work showed low loads. Quantitative measures of variation revealed for mixed work high between minutes variation and the highest between/within minutes variation. Combining work tasks with different physical exposure levels increases the variation and may reduce the risk of musculoskeletal complaints.
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- I Balogh
- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden.
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden; Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University and Regional Laboratories Region Scania, Lund, Sweden
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Sonne MW, Potvin JR. Fatigue accumulation and twitch potentiation during complex MVC-relative profiles. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2015; 25:658-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2015.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Revised: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Luger T, Bosch T, Hoozemans M, de Looze M, Veeger D. Task variation during simulated, repetitive, low-intensity work--influence on manifestation of shoulder muscle fatigue, perceived discomfort and upper-body postures. ERGONOMICS 2015; 58:1851-1867. [PMID: 26046391 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2015.1043356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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UNLABELLED Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are increasing due to industrialisation of work processes. Task variation has been suggested as potential intervention. The objectives of this study were to investigate, first, the influence of task variation on electromyographic (EMG) manifestations of shoulder muscle fatigue and discomfort; second, noticeable postural shoulder changes over time; third, if the association between task variation and EMG might be biased by postural changes. Outcome parameters were recorded using multichannel EMG, Optotrak and the Borg scale. Fourteen participants performed a one-hour repetitive Pegboard task in one continuous and two interrupted conditions with rest and a pick-and-place task, respectively. Manifestations of shoulder muscle fatigue and discomfort feelings were observed throughout the conditions but these were not significantly influenced by task variation. After correction for joint angles, the relation between task variation and EMG was significantly biased but significant effects of task variation remained absent. PRACTITIONER SUMMARY Comparing a one-hour continuous, repetitive Pegboard task with two interrupted conditions revealed no significant influences of task variation. We did observe that the relation between task variation and EMG was biased by posture and therefore advise taking account for posture when investigating manifestations of muscle fatigue in assembly tasks.
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- Tessy Luger
- a MOVE Research Institute , Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
- b TNO , Leiden , The Netherlands
- c Body@Work, Research Centre of Physical Activity, Work and Health , TNO-VU/VUmc , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- b TNO , Leiden , The Netherlands
- c Body@Work, Research Centre of Physical Activity, Work and Health , TNO-VU/VUmc , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- a MOVE Research Institute , Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- a MOVE Research Institute , Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
- b TNO , Leiden , The Netherlands
- c Body@Work, Research Centre of Physical Activity, Work and Health , TNO-VU/VUmc , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- a MOVE Research Institute , Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
- d Laboratory for Biomechatronics and Biorobotics, Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering , Delft University of Technology , Delft , The Netherlands
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Force time-history affects fatigue accumulation during repetitive handgrip tasks. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2015; 25:130-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2014] [Revised: 10/23/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Leider PC, Boschman JS, Frings-Dresen MHW, van der Molen HF. Effects of job rotation on musculoskeletal complaints and related work exposures: a systematic literature review. ERGONOMICS 2014; 58:18-32. [PMID: 25267494 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2014.961566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The aim of this systematic review was to summarise evidence on the effects of job rotation on musculoskeletal complaints, exposures related to musculoskeletal complaints and sustainable working life parameters. A total of 16 studies were included. No studies on sustainable working life parameters were found. The quality of the studies was assessed using a checklist; eight field studies and three laboratory studies of sufficient quality were used to summarise the following evidence: one field study showed positive results and one field study showed negative results for musculoskeletal complaints, two field studies showed positive results and two field studies showed inconsistent results for exposures, and two field studies showed inconsistent results for musculoskeletal complaints and exposures. Two laboratory studies showed inconsistent results and one laboratory study showed no changes for exposures. In conclusion, there is currently inconsistent evidence for positive or negative effects of job rotation on musculoskeletal complaints and exposures related to musculoskeletal complaints. Practitioner's Summary: Currently, there is inconsistent evidence for recommending job rotation as a strategy for preventing musculoskeletal complaints. Exposures from all involved work activities and body regions should be identified and assessed first, to determine if job rotation provides increased exposure variation and/or beneficial changes in mean exposures related to musculoskeletal complaints.
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- Priscilla C Leider
- a Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Yung M, Bigelow PL, Hastings DM, Wells RP. Detecting within- and between-day manifestations of neuromuscular fatigue at work: an exploratory study. ERGONOMICS 2014; 57:1562-1573. [PMID: 24998392 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2014.934299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED Cumulative neuromuscular fatigue may result from exposure to physically demanding work, such as repetitive and/or sustained work with insufficient recovery. The aims of this exploratory study were to develop a battery of field usable fatigue measures and to document hand/arm fatigue in physically demanding work over multiple workdays and after a weekend break. Sixteen plumbers were observed for five days and measures of handgrip force, variability, tremor and discomfort were obtained pre-, mid- and post-shift. This exploratory study demonstrated increasing fatigue of the hand/arm over the day and persistent fatigue from Tuesday to Friday, and that a number of the measures did not return to baseline values following a weekend break. The findings provide preliminary evidence of cumulative fatigue in residential plumbing and insight into neuromuscular fatigue measurement. However, further work is needed to develop and refine a set of fatigue measures to detect neuromuscular fatigue at the workplace. PRACTITIONER SUMMARY Cumulative fatigue has been linked to long-term health outcomes, including work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This paper presents findings from a physically demanding job (i.e. plumbing) revealing persistent fatigue over the work shift(s) and insufficient recovery after a weekend break, and provides insight into fatigue measurement at the workplace.
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- Marcus Yung
- a Department of Kinesiology , University of Waterloo , Ontario , Canada
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Luger T, Bosch T, Veeger D, de Looze M. The influence of task variation on manifestation of fatigue is ambiguous - a literature review. ERGONOMICS 2014; 57:162-174. [PMID: 24552472 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2014.885088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Revised: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 01/09/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Task variation has been proposed to reduce shoulder fatigue resulting from repetitive hand-arm tasks. This review analyses the effect of task variation, both 'temporal (i.e. change of work-rest ratio)' and 'activity (i.e. job rotation)' variation, on physiological responses, endurance time (ET) and subjective feelings. Pubmed was searched and complemented with references from selected articles, resulting in 17 articles. Temporal variation had some positive effects on the objective parameters, as blood pressure decreased and ET increased, and on the subjective feelings, as perceived discomfort decreased. The observed findings of activity variation showed both positive and negative effects of increased activity variation, while hardly any effects were found on electromyography manifestations of fatigue. In conclusion, the evidence for positive effects of increasing the level of variation is scarce. The number of studies on variation is limited, while in most studies the findings were not controlled for the amount or intensity of work.
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- Tessy Luger
- a MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam , Faculty of Human Movement Sciences , VU University Amsterdam, Van Der Boechorststraat 9, 1081 BT, Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Surface electromyography for assessing triceps brachii muscle activities: A literature review. Biocybern Biomed Eng 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbe.2013.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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