Occupational postural activity and lower extremity discomfort: A review

    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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