OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
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More About This Title OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
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Presents a complete picture of the emerging discipline of biomechanics as it relates to (1) diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems brought about by overexertion and mechanical strain in the workplace; and (2) the evaluation and design of work to avoid the probability of injurious mechanical stress of a worker's musculoskeletal system.
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Occupational Biomechanics as a Specialty.
The Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System.
Anthropometry in Occupational Biomechanics.
Mechanical Work Capacity Evaluation.
Bioinstrumentation for Occupational Biomechanics.
Occupational Biomechanical Models.
Methods of Classifying and Evaluating Manual Work.
Manual Materials Handling Limits.
Guidelines for Seated Work.
Biomechanical Considerations in Machine Control and Workplace Design.
Hand Tool Design Guidelines.
Guidelines for Whole-Body and Segmental Vibration.
Worker Selection and Training Criteria.
Summary.
Appendices.
Review Questions.
Glossary.
Index.
