Role of dynamometry in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Joiciney Silva (Author) FEUP; Joana Guedes (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Occupational Safety and Hygiene - SHO 2014

Pages: 394-396

International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2014)

Guimarães, 13 e 14 de Fevereiro de 2014

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

Other information

Abstract (EN): Muscle strength is the ability that a group of muscles have to perform voltage and through a voluntary effort, or the ability of muscle tissue to generate power through voltage. The muscle strength influence on the development of respective strain injury factor and musculoskeletal diseases related to work. Therefore identifying the necessary strength to perform certain tasks is essential for those who want to work prevently.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific