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Upper arm postures and movements among older workers in physically demanding occupations

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: A large body of occupational epidemiologic findings shows associations between neck/shoulder disorders and biomechanic exposures (as awkward postures and repetitive movements) of the shoulders. Recommended limit values on the duration of working with elevated arms (>30° [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus069

Authors: Lewis, Charlotte, Abtahi, Farhad, Forsman, Mikael, Yang, Liyun, Wahlström, Jens, Wahlström, Viktoria

Institutions: Umeå University, Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080831905

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