文摘
Larger hammers increase the ability of humans to perform work, but potentially increase musculoskeletal loads. Ten subjects drove nails with 1 and 2 lb hammers. Intersegmental moments at shoulder, elbow and wrist were calculated with an upper-extremity musculoskeletal model. Moments at all upper-extremity joints were increased by 50-150% while using the larger hammer. Increases differed by joint, anatomical direction and significance of the effect.