Comparison of Muscle Activity during Use of Computer Pointing Devices in Cad Operators
| Autor: | Stephen Burastero, Pat Tittiranonda, Bernard J. Martin |
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| Rok vydání: | 2000 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry 05 social sciences Pointing device CAD Index finger Anatomy musculoskeletal system 050105 experimental psychology body regions Medical Terminology medicine.anatomical_structure Physical medicine and rehabilitation Forearm Joystick Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Medicine 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Muscle activity business 050107 human factors Medical Assisting and Transcription Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle |
| Zdroj: | Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 44:633-636 |
| ISSN: | 1071-1813 2169-5067 |
| Popis: | This study examined the use of four different computer pointing devices on surface electromyographic activity of the index finger, forearm and shoulder/neck muscles among CAD operators in the workplace. Subjects were randomly assigned to use their own mouse, a trackball, a joystick mouse or an experimental mouse. Results showed that there was a statistically significant difference in muscle load for the upper trapezius, extensor indicis proprius, and extensor carpi ulnaris across pointing devices for CAD operations. The flexor digitorum superficialis muscle load remained relatively constant when all pointing devices were compared. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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