The purpose of this review is to name and describe the important factors of musculoskeletal
strain originating from pushing and pulling tasks such as cart handling that are commonly …

As a simple solution to alleviate problems associated with manual material handling,
manual vehicles, such as carts, trucks, wheelbarrows, etc., are often provided to operators …

The objective of this study was to quantify the mechanical load on the low back and
shoulders during pushing and pulling in combination with three task constraints: the use of …

Objective. Compare the mechanical load on the low back and shoulders during pushing and
pulling a two-wheeled container with the load during lifting and carrying the same amount of …

The objective of this paper was to perform a comprehensive review of psychophysically
determined maximum acceptable pushing and pulling forces. Factors affecting pushing and …

Muscle strength is an important topic for ergonomics practitioners and physiologists to
understand, especially as it relates to workplace injuries. Muscle strength and function is at …

Most research on robot manipulation focuses on objects that are light enough for the robot to
pick them up. However, in our daily life, some objects are too big or too heavy to be picked …

BACKGROUND: Low back loading and risk associated with pushing activities have been
poorly understood. Previous studies have demonstrated that increases in anterior/posterior …

Joint torques and forces are relevant quantities to estimate the biomechanical constraints of
working tasks in ergonomics. However, inverse dynamics requires accurate motion capture …

This study assessed several mechanical issues related to low back loading during pushing
and/or pulling tasks. Nine male participants performed two-handed pushing and pulling …