Release Date: 14 June, 2004
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From Book News, Inc.
Freivalds (industrial and manufacturing engineering; Center for Cumulative Trauma Disorders, the Pennsylvania State University) combines basic biomechanics with practical bioengineering issues in this engineering-oriented book focusing on work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. The book covers musculoskeletal components of the upper extremities, their models, and the measurement and prediction of injury potential. While the book is primarily intended as a text for graduate students in engineering and kinesiology, it will also be useful for students and professionals in biomechanics, bioengineering, medical management, and ergonomics.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
The repetitive tasks of various forms of manual work can lead to cumulative trauma disorders, increasing staff burn-out rates and the number of sick-days taken by employees. Interest in upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders has grown as the service sector has claimed a larger share of the workforce. The need for an up-to-date student text has arisen, combining the basic biomechanics with the more practical bioengineering issues and taking a different line to the more general introductions to cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and medical management related books currently on the market. Biomechanics of the Upper Limbs: Mechanics, Modelling and Musculoskeletal Injuries focuses on the upper extremity, the musculoskeletal components, their models, and the measurement and prediction of injury potential. Advanced undergraduates, graduate students and professionals should find it provides an excellent basic grounding to the subject.
About the Author
Andris Freivalds is at Pennsylvania State University in the U.S.A.--This text refers to the Paperback edition. Rating
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