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Bottoni G, Crisafulli O, Pisegna C, Serra M, Brambilla S, Feletti F, Cremonte G, D’Antona G. An 8-month adapted motor activity program in a young CMT1A male patient. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1347319. [PMID: 38645694 PMCID: PMC11026674 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1347319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Background It is unclear whether prolonged periods of training can be well tolerated. In Charcot-Marie Tooth disease (CMT). We report the effects of an 8-month, adapted motor activity (AMA) program in a 16-years-old CMT1A male patient. The program included strength, mobility, and balance training (two sessions per week, 1 h per session). Measures Walking ability and walking velocity (Six-Minute Walking Test-6MWT, Ten Meters Walking Test-10 mW T), balance (Y-Balance Test-YBT, Berg Balance Scale-BBS), functional mobility (Short Physical Performance Battery-Short physical performance battery), fatigue (Checklist Individual strength questionnaire - CIS20R), health and quality of life (Short Form Health Survey 36 questionnaire-SF-36) were evaluated in three moments: before (T0), after 5 (T1) and 8 (T2) months of adapted motor activity. Dorsal and plantar foot flexion strength (Maximal Voluntary Contraction-maximum voluntary contraction) and neuromuscular functions (Electromyography-sEMG, interpolated twitch technique-ITT) were measured at T1 and T2. Results Relative to T0, an amelioration of walking ability (6MWT, +9,3%) and balance (with improvements on Y-balance composite normalized mean reach of the right and left limb of 15,3% and 8,5%, respectively) was appreciable. Relative to T1, an increase in foot strength in three out of four movements (right plantar flexion, +39,3%, left plantar flexion, +22,7%, left dorsal flexion, 11,5%) was observed. Concerning voluntary muscle activation, a greater recruitment in the left, unlike right, medial gastrocnemius was observed. Conclusion Results suggest the safety of an 8-month AMA program in a young patient affected by CMT1A.
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- Giorgio Bottoni
- CRIAMS Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy
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- CRIAMS Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy
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- Neurology Operative Unit, Civilian Hospital of Voghera, Voghera, Italy
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- CRIAMS Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy
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- CRIAMS Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- CRIAMS Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy
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- CRIAMS Sport Medicine Centre Voghera, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy
- Department of Public Health Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy
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O'Sullivan P, Menolotto M, O'Flynn B, Komaris DS. Validation of Endurance Model for Manual Tasks . ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2023; 2023:1-5. [PMID: 38083441 DOI: 10.1109/embc40787.2023.10341139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Physical fatigue in the workplace can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), especially in occupations that require repetitive, mid-air movements, such as manufacturing and assembly tasks in industry settings. The current paper endeavors to validate an existing torque-based fatigue prediction model for lifting tasks. The model uses anthropometrics and the maximum torque of the individual to predict the time to fatigue. Twelve participants took part in the study which measured body composition parameters and the maximum force produced by the shoulder joint in flexion, followed by three lifting tasks for the shoulder in flexion, including isometric and dynamic tasks with one and two hands. Inertial measurements units (IMUs) were worn by participants to determine the torque at each instant to calculate the endurance time and CE, while a self-subjective questionnaire was utilized to assess physical exertion, the Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale. The model was effective for static and two-handed tasks and produced errors in the range of [28.62 49.21] for the last task completed, indicating the previous workloads affect the endurance time, even though the individual perceives they are fully rested. The model was not effective for the one-handed dynamic task and differences were observed between males and females, which will be the focus of future work.An individualized, torque-based fatigue prediction model, such as the model presented, can be used to design worker-specific target levels and workloads, take inter and intra individual differences into account, and put fatigue mitigating interventions into place before fatigue occurs; resulting in potentially preventing WMSDs, aiding in worker wellbeing and benefitting the quality and efficiency of the work output.Clinical Relevance- This research provides the basis for an individualized, torque-based approach to the prediction of fatigue at the shoulder joint which can be used to assign worker tasks and rest breaks, design worker specific targets and reduce the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in occupational settings.
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Yi C, Zuo H, Zhao C, Li KW, Hu H, Tang F, Long T. Fatigue and Recovery of Muscles for Pulling Tasks. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15159. [PMID: 36429882 PMCID: PMC9690050 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Manual materials handling (MMH) contributes to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The development and recovery of muscle fatigue are essential in work/rest arrangements for MMH tasks. A pulling experiment, including a muscle fatigue test and a muscle fatigue recovery test, was conducted. In the muscle fatigue test, the participant performed a pulling task on a treadmill with a walking velocity of 1 km/h until they could no longer do so. The load was either 30 or 45 kg. The maximum endurance time (MET) was recorded. The pull strength (PS) of the participant both before and after the pulling task was measured. The subjective ratings of muscle fatigue after the pulling task were recorded. In the muscle fatigue recovery test, the participant took a rest after performing the pulling task. The participants reported their subjective ratings of muscle fatigue on the CR-10 scale after taking a rest for a time period t, where t = 1, 2,…, 6 min. The PS of the participant was then measured again. It was found that the load significantly affected the MET for pulling tasks. The load was insignificant to the decrease of the PS, but was significant to the decrease rate (PS decrease per min) of the PS. The PS decrease rate for the 45 kg condition (30.8 ± 16.5 N/min) was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than that of the 30 kg condition (15.4 ± 5.5 N/min). The recovery time significantly affected the PS and CR-10. Two MET models were established to explore the development of muscle fatigue in pulling tasks. A PS model was constructed to describe the recovery of muscle force. A CR-10 model was proposed to show the subjective ratings of recovery. These models are beneficial for determining the work/rest allowance for pulling tasks.
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- Cannan Yi
- School of Safety and Management Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421102, China
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- School of Safety and Management Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421102, China
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- School of Safety and Management Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421102, China
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- School of Safety and Management Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421102, China
- Department of Industrial Management, Chung Hua University, Hsinchu 30012, Taiwan
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- School of Safety and Management Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421102, China
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- School of Safety and Management Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421102, China
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- School of Safety and Management Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421102, China
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Modeling and Validation of Fatigue and Recovery of Muscles for Manual Demolition Tasks. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19020930. [PMID: 35055755 PMCID: PMC8775642 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Manual demolition tasks are heavy, physically demanding tasks that could cause muscle fatigue accumulation and lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Fatigue and recovery models of muscles are essential in understanding the accumulation and the reduction in muscle fatigue for forceful exertion tasks. This study aims to explore the onset of muscle fatigue under different work/rest arrangements during manual demolition tasks and the offset of fatigue over time after the tasks were performed. An experiment, including a muscle fatigue test and a muscle fatigue recovery test, was performed. Seventeen male adults without experience in demolition hammer operation were recruited as human participants. Two demolition hammers (large and small) were adopted. The push force was either 20 or 40 N. The posture mimicked that of a demolition task on a wall. In the muscle fatigue test, the muscle strength (MS) before and after the demolition task, maximum endurance time (MET), and the Borg category-ratio-10 (CR-10) ratings of perceived exertion after the demolition task were measured. In the muscle fatigue recovery test, MS and CR-10 at times 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 min were recorded. Statistical analyses were performed to explore the influence of push force and the weight of the tool on MS, MET, and CR-10. Both muscle fatigue models and muscle fatigue recovery models were established and validated. The results showed that push force affected MET significantly (p < 0.05). The weight of the tool was significant (p < 0.05) only on the CR-10 rating after the first pull. During the muscle fatigue recovery test, the MS increase and the CR-10 decrease were both significant (p < 0.05) after one or more breaks. Models of MET and MS prediction were established to assess muscle fatigue recovery, respectively. The absolute (AD) and relative (RD) deviations of the MET model were 1.83 (±1.94) min and 34.80 (±31.48)%, respectively. The AD and RD of the MS model were 1.39 (±0.81) N and 1.9 (±1.2)%, respectively. These models are capable of predicting the progress and recovery of muscle fatigue, respectively, and may be adopted in work/rest arrangements for novice workers performing demolition tasks.
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Li KW, Li W, Peng L. Effects of handle height and load on the endurance time for simulated demolition tasks. Work 2021; 70:615-624. [PMID: 34657842 DOI: 10.3233/wor-213597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Manual demolition tasks are heavy physical demanding tasks which involve forceful exertion of sustained pushing. They result in muscle fatigue which could lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Assessments of maximum endurance time (MET) are essential in understanding the developing of muscle fatigue for these tasks. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of handle height and load conditions on the MET, and to establish MET models for the simulated demolition tasks. METHODS Twenty three male participants performed simulated demolition tasks under three loads and three handle heights conditions until they could not do so any longer. Their METs and ratings of perceived exertion were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS The results showed that both load and handle height were significant (p < 0.0001) factors affecting the MET. Regression models to predict the MET under handle height and load conditions were established. The mean absolute deviations of these models were between 1.91 and 4.84 min. CONCLUSION The MET models established may be used to estimate the MET which may be adopted in work/rest arrangement for demolition tasks using a handheld demolition hammer.
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- Kai Way Li
- Department of Industrial Management, Chung Hua University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
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- Engineering Science, Chung Hua University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan.,School of Sports Training, Jilin Sport University, Changchun, China
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- College of Information Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Li KW, Chu JC, Chen CC. Strength Decrease, Perceived Physical Exertion and Endurance Time for Backpacking Tasks. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16071296. [PMID: 30978951 PMCID: PMC6479300 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16071296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Manual material handling (MMH) tasks create a burden for workers which could result in musculoskeletal injuries. Assessments of the decrease of muscular strength and the maximum endurance time (MET) for MMH tasks are essential in studying the ergonomic risk of MMH tasks. A backpacking experiment was conducted for measuring the MET for MMH tasks. Human participants carried a load on their back and walked on a treadmill under various load, walking speed, and ramp angle conditions until they coud no longer do so. It was found that the participants were able to walk for approximately 15 min to two hours before they needed to have a pause. Their back and leg strengths declined moderately due to performing the tasks. These tasks resulted in an increase in heart rate and elevated perceived physical exertion. The rating of perceived exertion (RPE)/heart rate ratio in our backpacking tasks was 31% higher than that in the literature, implying the calibration of the RPE may be required for such tasks. A MET model incorporating the fMVC_back, body weight, walking speed, and ramp angle was established. This model may be used to determine the work/rest allowance for backpacking tasks under conditions similar to this study.
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- Kai Way Li
- Department of Industrial Management, Chung Hua University, Hsinchu 30012, Taiwan.
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- Ph.D. Program of Technology Management, Chung Hua University, Hsin-Chu 30012, Taiwan.
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- Department of Information Management, Hsing Wu University of Science & Technology, New Taipei 24452, Taiwan.
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Yi C, Li KW, Tang F, Zuo H, Ma L, Hu H. Pulling strength, muscular fatigue, and prediction of maximum endurance time for simulated pulling tasks. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0207283. [PMID: 30444895 PMCID: PMC6239301 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Truck pulling is one of the common manual materials handling tasks which contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. The maximum endurance time (MET) for two-handed truck pulling tasks has been rarely discussed in the literature. The objectives of this study were to explore the development of muscular fatigue when performing two-handed pulling task and to establish models to predict the MET. A simulated pallet truck pulling experiment was conducted. Sixteen healthy adults including eight females and eight males participated. The participants pulled a handle simulating that of a pallet truck using two hands until they could not pull any longer under two postures. The forces applied for females and males were 139.65 N and 170.03 N, respectively. The maximum voluntary contractions (MVC) of the pulling strength both before and after the simulated pull were measured. After each trial, both the MET and subjective ratings of muscular fatigue on body segments were recorded. The results showed that posture significantly affected MVC of pull both before and after the trial. It was found that foot/shank of the front leg had higher subjective ratings of muscular fatigue than the other body segments. The MET equations employing both power and logarithmic functions were developed to predict the MET of the two-handed pulling tasks. Predictive models established in this study may be used to assess the MET for two-handed pulling tasks.
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- Cannan Yi
- School of Safety & Environmental Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- School of Safety & Environmental Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
- Department of Industrial Management, Chung Hua University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
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- School of Safety & Environmental Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- School of Safety & Environmental Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- School of Safety & Environmental Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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