| Document ID (ISN) | 102043 |
| CIS number |
03-1450 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Boyles J.L., Yearout R.D., Rys M.J. |
| Title |
Ergonomic scissors for hairdressing |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2003, Vol.32, No.3, p.199-207. Illus. 12 ref. |
| Abstract |
For decades, hairdressers have been plagued with repetitive motion injuries. To alleviate these symptoms and improve body mechanics, ergonomically-designed hairdressing scissors were developed and patented by the United States Patent Office. These ergonomic scissors were evaluated to determine if there were significant differences between this design and the standard scissors with respect to hairdressers' preferences and potential for reducing the risk of pain. Altogether, 44 volunteer subjects were provided with ergonomic and regular scissors on consecutive days, and asked to record their preferences and symptoms. On the whole, subjects preferred to use the ergonomic scissors, and when they did so they reported less shoulder and wrist pain. Measurements showed significantly higher grip strength when using ergonomic scissors rather than when they used the regular scissors. Subjects also reported significantly less bending in the wrist when using the ergonomic scissors. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
scissors; ergonomic evaluation; hairdressing |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective assessment; grip strength; repetitive work; design of equipment; musculoskeletal diseases; wrist lesions; shoulder; symptoms |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Hairdressing & beauty parlours
Hand and portable tools
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