Development of upper limb support system for heavy work over head

Work related disorders of the upper limb.

Upper Limb Absence: Predictors of Work Participation and Work Productivity.

OBJECTIVES To analyze work participation, work productivity, contributing factors, and physical work demands of individuals with upper limb absence (ULA). DESIGN Cross-sectional study: postal survey (response rate, 45%). SETTING Twelve rehabilitation centers and orthopedic workshops. PARTICIPANTS Individuals (n=207) with unilateral transverse upper limb reduction deficiency (RD) or acquir...

Diagnostic criteria for work-related upper limb disorders.

Surveillance case definitions for work related upper limb pain syndromes.

OBJECTIVES To establish consensus case definitions for several common work related upper limb pain syndromes for use in surveillance or studies of the aetiology of these conditions. METHODS A group of healthcare professionals from the disciplines interested in the prevention and management of upper limb disorders were recruited for a Delphi exercise. A questionnaire was used to establish case...

Feedback control of arm movements for a hybrid assistive system to support daily upper limb activities

T. Schauer, C. Klauer, J. Karner, W. Reichenfelser, M. Gföhler, E. Ambrosini, S. Ferrante, S. Zwicker, A. Pedrocchi Technische Universität Berlin, Control Systems Group, Berlin, Germany Vienna University of Technology, RG for Machine Design and Rehabilitation, Vienna, Austria Neuroengineering and medical robotics Laboratory (NearLab), Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy Hocoma AG, Volketswil, S...