Title

Occupational postural activity and lower extremity discomfort: A review

Authors

Authors

C. R. Reid; P. M. Bush; W. Karwowski;S. K. Durrani

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Int. J. Ind. Ergon.

Keywords

Lower extremity; Postural activity; Body discomfort; Joint position; Body posture; Occupational activity; MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS; PERCEIVED DISCOMFORT; STANDING POSTURES; WORKING POSTURES; KNEE DISORDERS; JOINT ANGLES; COMFORT; OSTEOARTHRITIS; POPULATION; COMPLAINTS; Engineering, Industrial; Ergonomics

Abstract

This review paper provides an appraisal of literature regarding discomfort of the lower extremities of workers in occupational environments. The primary extrinsic occupationally-related causes of job discomfort reviewed in this study are based on individual joint position, whole or partial body posture, and occupational activity. Based on the reviewed literature, postural activity guidelines are proposed summarizing thresholds at which lower extremity discomfort has been reported. Industry relevance: A set of occupational postural activity guidelines is proposed allowing ergonomic and safety practitioners a clearer picture of their individual industry's work environment's association with lower extremity worker discomfort. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Journal Title

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Volume

40

Issue/Number

3

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Document Type

Review

Language

English

First Page

247

Last Page

256

WOS Identifier

WOS:000277794600003

ISSN

0169-8141

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