%0 Journal Article
%T Mechanical overload of the upper extremity and exposed workers
%A Sancini A
%A Tomei F
%A Tomei G
%A Di Pastena C
%J Prevention and Research : International Open Access Journal of Prevention and Research in Medicine
%D 2012
%I Prevention and Research
%R 10.7362/2240-2594.024.2012
%X Background: Many diseases of the upper limbs have a high correlation between micro traumas awkward postures of upper limbs and activities performed with continuous and repetitive rhythms. Objectives: Aim of the study is to assess the presence of upper limbĄ¯s symptoms correlated with repetitive movements and muscle strain. Methods: A clinical-anamnestic questionnaire was administered to a group of workers.The differences between the averages were evaluated through the Student T test. The frequency of the single variables was compared using YatesĄ¯ Peason Chi Square test, using the Solo BMDP Statistical Software Program. Results: Automotive industry workers showed a higher incidence of diseases than white collar.Significant difference was also evident between the parameters recorded before the work shift and the ones recorded at the end of the work shift only among the workers. Conclusions: The presence of specific symptoms seems to suggest that the upper limbĄ¯s diseases and the activities characterized by repetitiveness, incongruent postures and strength are correlated.
%K surface electromyography (SEMG)
%K diseases of the upper limb
%K muscle strain
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