So far, many different studies have examined possible implications of typing related posture
and activity on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence. Although they tend to present the …

In the 20 years since the publication of the first edition of Bodyspace the knowledge base
upon which ergonomics rests has increased significantly. The need for an authoritative …

Dr. Neal Gallagher, for inviting me to Delaware, ensuring my research in the Electrical
Engineering Department and other parts of campus was always fully supported, offering …

Human Hand Function is a multidisciplinary book that reviews the sensory and motor
aspects of normal hand function from both neurophysiological and behavioral perspectives …

Objectives: To investigate potential interactions between physical and psychosocial risk
factors in the workplace that may be associated with symptoms of musculoskeletal disorder …

A wearable keyboard is demonstrated in which conducting polymer electrodes on a knitted
textile sense tactile input as changes in capacitance. The use of a knitted textile as a …

There is already a wealth of literature covering cumulative trauma disorders and medical
management, as well as the biomechanics of manual material handling and lower back …

Study Design. Office workers invited and agreeing to participate were assigned to one of
three study groups: a group receiving a highly adjustable chair with office ergonomics …

We report on the fabrication and characterization of a large area (handkerchief-size, ie,>
16cm× 16cm) of pressure sensor fabric. The sensor is constructed by weaving the fibers …

This study aimed to determine the effects of input device type, texting style, and screen size
on upper extremity and trapezius muscle activity and cervical posture during a short texting …