An electromyographic and kinematic comparison between an extendable conveyor system and an articulating belt conveyor used for truck loading and unloading tasks
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- 作者：Steven A. Lavendera ; b ; c ; Lavender.1@osu.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Shasank Nagavarapua ; W. Gary Allreada ; c
- 关键词：Musculoskeletal disorders ; Distribution centers ; Conveyor systems
- 刊名：Applied Ergonomics
- 出版年：2017
- 出版时间：January 2017
- 年：2017
- 卷：58
- 期：Complete
- 页码：398-404
- 全文大小：2218 K
文摘
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Back and shoulder EMG data were obtained when loading/unloading trailers at 2 DC's.
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The articulating belt conveyor (ABC) reduced back and shoulder muscle use.
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Spine movements were reduced with the ABC relative to a normal extendable conveyor.