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Musculoskeletal disorders in labor-intensive agriculture by Fathallah, Fadi A.

“…This paper gives an overview of the extent of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in agriculture, and a historical perspective on how ergonomics has been used to…”
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Limitations in the field of vision of young operators of utility all-terrain vehicles by Araujo, Guilherme De Moura, Khorsandi, Farzaneh, Fathallah, Fadi A.

“…•Youth ATV operators typically have a diminished field of vision compared to adults.•Limited vision in youth compromises control and perception, increasing…”
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Effect of a personal weight transfer device on muscle activities and joint flexions in the stooped posture by Ulrey, Brent L, Fathallah, Fadi A

“…Abstract Repetitive work in the stooped posture is a known risk factor for developing low back disorders (LBDs); regardless, the stooped posture is widespread…”
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Developing and evaluating an autonomous agricultural all-terrain vehicle for field experimental rollover simulations by Chou, Hsiao-Yang, Khorsandi, Farzaneh, Vougioukas, Stavros G., Fathallah, Fadi A.

“…•CPDs’ effectiveness should be evaluated with repeatable rollover experiments.•An autonomous ATV is expected to deliver repeatable results in rollover…”
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Ability of youth operators to reach agricultural all-terrain vehicles controls by De Moura Araujo, Guilherme, Khorsandi Kouhanestani, Farzaneh, Fathallah, Fadi A.

“…•Most youth fail to pass at least 1 out of 11 fit criteria for utility ATVs.•Youth are not recommended to ride utility ATVs.•Engine size, top speed, and…”
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Co-robotic intra-row weed control system by Pérez-Ruíz, Manuel, Slaughter, David C., Fathallah, Fadi A., Gliever, Chris J., Miller, Brandon J.

“…The automation of intra-row weed control in row crop production systems is very challenging. This work describes the development and in-field assessment of an…”
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Subject-specific, whole-body models of the stooped posture with a personal weight transfer device by Ulrey, Brent L, Fathallah, Fadi A

“…Abstract A prior laboratory study found that when wearing a weight transfer device in the stooped posture, trunk flexions were reduced, and subjects who did…”
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Development and Evaluation of Ergonomic Interventions for Bucket Handling on Farms by Fathallah, Fadi A., Tang, Steven C. H., Waters, Thomas

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to introduce and evaluate two interventions, Ergo Bucket Carrier (EBC) and Easy Lift (EL), for youths (and adults) to…”
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Noninvasive high resolution mechanical strain maps of the spine intervertebral disc using nonrigid registration of magnetic resonance images by Reiter, David A, Fathallah, Fadi A, Farouki, Rida T, Walton, Jeffery H

“…Abstract High resolution strain measurements are of particular interest in load bearing tissues such as the intervertebral disc (IVD), permitting…”
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Migrant women farm workers in the occupational health literature by Habib, Rima R, Fathallah, Fadi A

“…Little attention has been given to the vulnerable populations of migrant women agricultural workers. A systemic review in PubMed was carried out (1990-2008)…”
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Spinal disc hydration status during simulated stooped posture by Johannaber, Kenneth, Fathallah, Fadi A

“…Stooped work has been shown to be associated with the development of low back disorders, particularly those that affect the spinal intervertebral discs…”
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Evaluation of a personal device in reducing the risk of low back disorders during stooped work by Ulrey, Brent L, Fathallah, Fadi A

“…Adoption of the stooped posture in the workplace is widespread throughout the world in agriculture, construction, and mining. This type of posture has been…”
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Aches and pains in agriculture: have we done enough? by Fathallah, Fadi A

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Full-Time Homemakers: Workers Who Cannot "Go Home and Relax" by Habib, Rima R., Fathallah, Fadi A., Messing, Karen

“…This paper examined how musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of female homemakers were studied in the literature. It also presented preliminary findings from field…”
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Biomechanical risk factors for occupationally related low back disorders by Marras, W S, Lavender, S A, Leurgans, S E, Fathallah, F A, Ferguson, S A, Allread, W G, Rajulu, S L

“…A continuing challenge for ergonomists has been to determine quantitatively the types of trunk motion and how much trunk motion contributes to the risk of…”
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Effectiveness of a manual furniture handling device in reducing low back disorders risk factors by Paskiewicz, Jessica K., Fathallah, Fadi A.

“…Low back disorders (LBDs) are prevalent in the manual furniture moving industry. However, few practical lifting aids are available, especially when handling…”
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Timing of activation of the erector spinae and hamstrings during a trunk flexion and extension task by MCGORRY, Raymond W, HSIANG, Simon M, FATHALLAH, Fadi A, CLANCY, Edward A

“…Timing of activation of the hamstrings and erector spinae was assessed using surface electromyography. To investigate the influence of posture and movement…”
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Ergonomic Evaluation of Orchard Ladders with Shorter Rung Spacing by Duraj, Victor, Fathallah, Fadi

“…Falls from ladders continue to be a concern in orchard work. Standard ladder design per the American National Standards Institute utilizes 30.5 cm (12-inch)…”
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Investigating the effects of movement speed on the lumbopelvic coordination during trunk flexion by Zhou, Jie, Ning, Xiaopeng, Fathallah, Fadi

“…•Low speed trunk flexion has a more anti-phase lumbopelvic coordination.•Altered coordination indicates how healthy people adapt to change in spinal…”
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Biochemical and Physiological Dynamics in Ligament Injury & Healing by Ramahi, Amjad A, Fathallah, Fadi, Jue, Thomas

“…Ligaments play a crucial role in the musculoskeletal system. When maximal and sub-maximal ligamentous injury occur, a cascading response is initiated, starting…”
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