Search Results - "Kadefors, R."

Clinical signs and physical function in neck and upper extremities among elderly female computer users: the NEW study by Juul-Kristensen, B, Kadefors, R, Hansen, K, Byström, P, Sandsjö, L, Sjøgaard, G

“…The aim of the study was to present the prevalence of clinical signs and symptoms among female computer users above 45 years, both in a group with…”
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Trapezius muscle rest time during standardised computer work – A comparison of female computer users with and without self-reported neck/shoulder complaints by Thorn, S, Søgaard, K, Kallenberg, L.A.C, Sandsjö, L, Sjøgaard, G, Hermens, H.J, Kadefors, R, Forsman, M

“…Abstract Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in the shoulder/neck area are a common and increasing problem among European computer workers,…”
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Neuromuscular assessment in elderly workers with and without work related shoulder/neck trouble: the NEW-study design and physiological findings by Sjøgaard, G, Søgaard, K, Hermens, H J, Sandsjö, L, Läubli, T, Thorn, S, Vollenbroek-Hutten, M M R, Sell, L, Christensen, H, Klipstein, A, Kadefors, R, Merletti, R

“…Musculoskeletal disorders in the neck and shoulder area are a major occupational concern in the European countries especially among elderly females. The aim…”
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MTM-based ergonomic workload analysis by Laring, J, Forsman, M, Kadefors, R, Örtengren, R

“…Production engineers are urged to take ergonomic considerations into account when planning for production. However, the means to do so are often inadequate…”
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Intramuscular pressure of the infra- and supraspinatus muscles in relation to hand load and arm posture by Palmerud, G, Forsman, M, Sporrong, H, Herberts, P, Kadefors, R

“…In work engaging the upper extremities, the musculoskeletal system of the shoulder is sometimes exposed to prolonged excessive load, leading to musculoskeletal…”
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Psychophysiological Stress Responses, Muscle Tension, and Neck and Shoulder Pain Among Supermarket Cashiers by Lundberg, Ulf, Dohns, Ingela Elfsberg, Melin, Bo, Sandsjö, Leif, Palmerud, Gunnar, Kadefors, Roland, Ekström, Maria, Parr, Deirdre

“…This study examined psychological and physiological stress, as well as muscle tension and musculoskeletal symptoms, among 72 female supermarket cashiers…”
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Work related perceived stress and muscle activity during standardized computer work among female computer users by Larsman, P, Thorn, S, Søgaard, K, Sandsjö, L, Sjøgaard, G, Kadefors, R

“…The current study investigated the associations between work-related perceived stress and surface electromyographic (sEMG) parameters (muscle activity and…”
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ErgoSAM: A preproduction risk identification tool by Laring, J., Christmansson, M., Kadefors, R., Örtengren, R.

“…Simulating work in a workstation with computer manikins is for many companies too expensive to acquire and master. An alternative method to detect high…”
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Modified method time measurements for ergonomic planning of production systems in the manufacturing industry by Christmansson, M., Falck, A.-C., Amprazis, J., Forsman, M., Rasmusson, L., Kadefors, R.

“…The paper reports on an evaluation of a method called ErgoSAM. This method is based on SAM, a higher-level method-time-measurement (MTM) system, and is for use…”
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The European project 'Neuromuscular assessment in the elderly worker' (NEW): achievements in electromyogram signal acquisition, modelling and processing by Merletti, R, Benvenuti, F, Doncarli, C, Disselhorst-Klug, C, Ferrabone, R, Hermens, H J, Kadefors, R, Läubli, T, Orizio, C, Sjøgaard, G, Zazula, D

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Has the participation of older employees in the workforce increased? Study of the total Swedish population regarding exit from working life by NILSSON, KERSTIN, ÖSTERGREN, PER-OLOF, KADEFORS, ROLAND, ALBIN, MARIA

“…Aims: This study investigated: (i) the workforce participation in Sweden among older employees before and after changes in eligibility for sickness absence and…”
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Social inequality in working life expectancy in Sweden by Kadefors, Roland, Nilsson, Kerstin, Östergren, Per-Olof, Rylander, Lars, Albin, Maria

“…Background In Sweden there is a socioeconomic divide between white and blue collar workers with respect to the risk for premature exit from working life…”
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A Swedish industrial research program 'Co-operative for Optimization of Industrial Production Systems Regarding Productivity and Ergonomics' (COPE) by Winkel, J., Christmasson, M., Cyren, H., Engström, T., Forsman, M., Hansson, G-Å., Hanse, J. Johansson, Kadefors, R., Mathiassen, S.E., Medbo, L., Möller, T., Ohlsson, K., Petersson, N.F., Skerfving, S., Sundin, A.

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Synchronized exposure and image presentation: Analysis of digital EMG and video recordings of work sequences by Forsman, M, Sandsjö, L, Kadefors, R

“…In ergonomic analysis of work involving manual materials handling, there is a need to relate ergonomic assessment to specific situations or tasks performed in…”
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An electromyographic index for localized muscle fatigue by Lindström, L, Kadefors, R, Petersén, I

“…A new method for objective quantification of localized muscle fatigue is described. The method is based on power spectrum analysis of myoelectric signals…”
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Work load, fatigue, and pause patterns in clinical dental hygiene by Oberg, T, Karsznia, A, Sandsjö, L, Kadefors, R

“…Previous studies have suggested that high frequencies of shoulder and neck complaints in dental hygienists mainly were due to longstanding, low-level static…”
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Shoulder pain and heavy manual labor by Herberts, P, Kadefors, R, Högfors, C, Sigholm, G

“…The problem of the increasingly common shoulder pain syndromes in industry was investigated by biomechanic and epidemiologic methods. Rotator cuff tendinitis…”
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The role of muscle activity and mental load in the development of pain and degenerative processes at the muscle cell level during computer work by Sjøgaard, G, Lundberg, U, Kadefors, R

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Computer aided workplace design: An approach to create a tool for the production engineer by Laring, J., Falk, K.-J., Kadefors, R., Örtengren, R.

“…As computerized tools for product design and production planning are taken into use in industry, ergonomics aspects may be left behind. This paper presents and…”
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Myofeedback training and intensive muscular strength training to decrease pain and improve work ability among female workers on long-term sick leave with neck pain: a randomized controlled trial by Dellve, Lotta, Ahlstrom, Linda, Jonsson, Andreas, Sandsjö, Leif, Forsman, Mikael, Lindegård, Agneta, Ahlstrand, Christina, Kadefors, Roland, Hagberg, Mats

“…The theoretical framework is that muscle tension in the neck is related to insufficient muscular rest and is a risk factor for chronic pain and reduced work…”
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