Search Results - "Desbrosses, Kevin"
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Motor adaptation capacity as a function of age in carrying out a repetitive assembly task at imposed work paces
Published in Applied ergonomics (01-10-2017)“…The working population is getting older. Workers must adapt to changing conditions to respond to the efforts required by the tasks they have to perform. In…”
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Reliability of knee extension and flexion measurements using the Con-Trex isokinetic dynamometer
Published in Clinical physiology and functional imaging (01-11-2007)“…Summary The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of isokinetic and isometric assessments of the knee extensor and the flexor muscle function using…”
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Neuromuscular fatigue development during maximal concentric and isometric knee extensions
Published in Journal of applied physiology (1985) (01-03-2006)“…1 Performance Motrice et Santé, Unité de Formation et de Recherche des Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives, Université Marc Bloch,…”
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Effectiveness of Soft versus Rigid Back-Support Exoskeletons during a Lifting Task
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (29-07-2021)“…This study investigated the influence of passive back-support exoskeletons (EXOBK) design, trunk sagittal inclination (TSI), and gender on the effectiveness of…”
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Biomechanical changes, acceptance, and usability of a passive shoulder exoskeleton in manual material handling. A field study
Published in Applied ergonomics (01-11-2023)“…Occupational exoskeletons contribute to diminish the biomechanical load during manual work. However, familiarization to the use of exoskeletons is rarely…”
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Physiological consequences of using an upper limb exoskeleton during manual handling tasks
Published in Applied ergonomics (01-02-2018)“…This study aimed to assess the physiological consequences of using an upper limb exoskeleton during manual handling task, as muscle activity, upper limb…”
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Acute effects of 15min static or contract-relax stretching modalities on plantar flexors neuromuscular properties
Published in Journal of science and medicine in sport (01-03-2010)“…The present study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of 15 min static or sub-maximal contract-relax stretching modalities on the neuromuscular…”
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Cardio-respiratory and subjective strains sustained by paraplegic subjects, when travelling on a cross slope in a manual wheelchair (MWC)
Published in Applied ergonomics (01-07-2014)“…The aim of this study was to quantify cardiac, energetic and subjective strains during manual wheelchair (MWC) travel on cross slopes (Cs). 25 paraplegics…”
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Neural activation after maximal isometric contractions at different muscle lengths
Published in Medicine and science in sports and exercise (01-05-2006)“…To investigate i) whether neural activation dependence on muscle length is preserved with neuromuscular fatigue and ii) whether fatigue induced by a maximal…”
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A practical guidance for assessments of sedentary behavior at work: A PEROSH initiative
Published in Applied ergonomics (01-09-2017)“…Sedentary behavior is defined as sitting or lying with low energy expenditure. Humans in industrialized societies spend an increasing amount of time in…”
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Manual handling tasks performed with an upper limbs exoskeleton at the workplace
Published in Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine (01-09-2017)“…Exoskeletons for industrial applications were designed to physically assist the workers in performing tasks. These new technologies appear as an additional way…”
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Acute effects of 15 min static or contract-relax stretching modalities on plantar flexors neuromuscular properties
Published in Journal of science and medicine in sport (01-03-2010)“…Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of 15 min static or sub-maximal contract-relax stretching modalities on the neuromuscular…”
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Biomechanical Consequences of Using Passive and Active Back-Support Exoskeletons during Different Manual Handling Tasks
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (28-07-2023)“…The aim of this study was to assess, for both men and women, the consequences of using different back-support exoskeletons during various manual material tasks…”
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Temporal leeway: can it help to reduce biomechanical load for older workers performing repetitive light assembly tasks?
Published in Applied ergonomics (01-07-2020)“…Current industrial production systems allow assembly of customised products which include additional elements distinguishing them from a reference model. This…”
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