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Fatigue effects on tracking performance and muscle activity by Huysmans, M.A, Hoozemans, M.J.M, van der Beek, A.J, de Looze, M.P, van Dieën, J.H

“…Abstract It has been suggested that fatigue affects proprioception and consequently movement accuracy, the effects of which may be counteracted by increased…”
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Developing the organization's productivity strategy in various sectors of industry by Oeij, P.R.A, De Looze, M.P, Ten Have, K, Van Rhijn, J.W, Kuijt-Evers, L.F.M

“…Purpose - The paper aims to present an approach to improve the organisation's productivity which is applicable in every industrial sector. The nucleus of the…”
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What is the evidence for less shift work tolerance in older workers? by Blok, M.M., de Looze, M.P.

“…This paper explores the suggestion that older people would be less tolerant to shift work. Field studies on age-shift work interaction effects on sleep,…”
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The effect of work pace on workload, motor variability and fatigue during simulated light assembly work by Bosch, T., Mathiassen, S.E., Visser, B., Looze, M.P. de, Dieën, J.H. van

“…This study investigated the effect of work pace on workload, motor variability and fatigue during light assembly work. Upper extremity kinematics and…”
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Electromyographical manifestations of muscle fatigue during different levels of simulated light manual assembly work by Bosch, T, de Looze, M.P, Kingma, I, Visser, B, van Dieën, J.H

“…Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine whether objective electromyographical manifestations of muscle fatigue develop in the upper trapezius…”
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Association between objective and subjective measurements of comfort and discomfort in hand tools by Kuijt-Evers, L.F.M., Bosch, T., Huysmans, M.A., de Looze, M.P., Vink, P.

“…In the current study, the relationship between objective measurements and subjective experienced comfort and discomfort in using handsaws was examined. Twelve…”
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Identifying factors of comfort in using hand tools by Kuijt-Evers, L.F.M, Groenesteijn, L, de Looze, M.P, Vink, P

“…To design comfortable hand tools, knowledge about comfort/discomfort in using hand tools is required. We investigated which factors determine…”
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Comfort predictors for different kinds of hand tools: Differences and similarities by Kuijt-Evers, L.F.M., Vink, P., de Looze, M.P.

“…This study investigates whether the same factors underlie comfort in using different kinds of hand tools (screwdrivers, paintbrushes and handsaws). The…”
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DEVELOPMENT OFFATIGUE IN THE TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE IN TWOLEVELS OF LIGHT MANUAL ASSEMBLY WORK by Kingma, I, Bosch, T, de Looze, M.P, Visser, B, van Dieën, J.H

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Field study on the use and acceptance of an arm support exoskeleton in plastering by de Vries, A.W., Baltrusch, S.J., de Looze, M.P.

“…Exoskeleton use in day-to-day plastering may face several challenges. Not all plasterer's tasks comprise of movements that will be supported by the exoskeleton…”
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The effect of back muscle fatigue on EMG and kinematics based estimation of low-back loads and active moments during manual lifting tasks by Tabasi, A., Brouwer, N.P., Kingma, I., van Dijk, W., de Looze, M.P., Moya-Esteban, A., Kooij, H. v. d., van Dieën, J.H.

“…This study investigated the effects of back muscle fatigue on the estimation of low-back loads and active low-back moments during lifting, using an EMG and…”
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Different methods to estimate total power and its components during lifting by de Looze, M P, Bussmann, J B, Kingma, I, Toussaint, H M

“…A more fundamental understanding about the act of manual lifting can be provided by the assessment of the total production of power and the power generated in…”
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Discrete event simulation as an ergonomic tool to predict workload exposures during systems design by Perez, J., de Looze, M.P., Bosch, T., Neumann, W.P.

“…This methodological paper presents a novel approach to predict operator's mechanical exposure and fatigue accumulation in discrete event simulations. A…”
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Effect of horizontal pick and place locations on shoulder kinematics by Könemann, R., Bosch, T., Kingma, I., Van Dieën, J.H., De Looze, M.P.

“…In this study the effects of horizontal bin locations in an order picking workstation on upper arm elevation, trunk inclination and hand use were investigated…”
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Temporal strategy and performance during a fatiguing short-cycle repetitive task by Bosch, T., Mathiassen, S.E., Hallman, D., de Looze, M.P., Lyskov, E., Visser, B., van Dieën, J.H.

“…This study investigated temporal changes in movement strategy and performance during fatiguing short-cycle work. Eighteen participants performed six 7-min work…”
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Effects of Software Programs Stimulating Regular Breaks and Exercises on work-related Neck and upper-limb Disorders by VAN DEN HEUVEL, Swenne G, DE LOOZE, Michiel P, HILDEBRANDT, Vincent H, THE, Kiem H

“…Objectives This study evaluated the effects on work-related neck and upper-limb disorders among computer workers stimulated (by a software program) to take…”
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Segment inertial parameter evaluation in two anthropometric models by application of a dynamic linked segment model by Kingma, Idsart, Toussaint, Huub M., De Looze, Michiel P., Van Dieen, Jaap H.

“…The estimation of segment inertial parameters (SIPs) is an important source of error in inverse dynamic analysis. In most individual cases SIPs are derived…”
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Towards successful physical stress reducing products: an evaluation of seven cases by de Looze, M.P., Urlings, I.J.M., Vink, P., van Rhijn, J.W., Miedema, M.C., Bronkhorst, R.E., van der Grinten, M.P.

“…Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling at work are assumed to be related to increased risks of musculoskeletal injury, mainly in the low back and shoulder…”
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Abdominal muscles contribute in a minor way to peak spinal compression in lifting by de Looze, M.P, Groen, H, Horemans, H, Kingma, I, van Dieën, J.H

“…In lifting, the abdominal muscles are thought to be activated to stabilize the spine. As a detrimental effect, they contribute to spinal compression. The…”
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An EMG technique for measuring spinal loading during asymmetric lifting by Dolan, P, Kingma, I, De Looze, M.P, van Dieen, J.H, Toussaint, H.M, Baten, C.T.M, Adams, M.A

“…Objective. To compare two methods of calibrating the erector spinae electromyographic signal against moment generation in order to predict extensor moments…”
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