Document ID (ISN) | 112512 |
CIS number |
12-0338 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0019-8366 - Industrial Health |
Year |
2011 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Yoo I.G., Lee J., Jung M.Y., Lee J.H. |
Title |
Effects of wearing the wrong glove size on shoulder and forearm muscle activities during simulated assembly work |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2011, Vol.49, No.5, p.575-581. Illus. 24 ref. |
Internet access |
Effects_of_wearing_the_wrong_glove_size_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]
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Abstract |
This study was performed to determine the changes in electromyography activity in the shoulder and forearm muscles when using the bare hands, well-fitting gloves and gloves that are one size smaller or one size larger for simulated assembly operations. Sixteen asymptomatic seated workers with normal hands and no obvious deformities, skin diseases, or allergies were recruited and were asked to simulate assembly operations. It was found that wearing the wrong glove size led to a decrease in forceful activation of the forearm muscle and a compensatory increase in shoulder movement. In contrast, use of the bare hands or wearing well-fitting gloves led to effective forearm muscle activation, which decreased inefficient shoulder movement. These data indicate that wearing the wrong glove size will lead to continuous inefficient use of the forearm and shoulder muscles, and result in overuse of the shoulder. |
Descriptors (primary) |
assembly-line work; neck disorders; shoulder; muscle testing; protective gloves |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Korea, Republic of; sitting posture; ergonomics; electromyography |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization Personal protection
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics Personal protection
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