Abstract
Assessing finger joint loading is essential to the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and fingers. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of muscle action on joint loading during dynamic finger pressing tasks using an open-source musculoskeletal modelling platform. Eight participants performed submaximal dynamic index finger pressing tasks while maintaining a nominal vertical target force of 10 N. Kinematic and force data were used to develop and assess an inverse dynamics link segment model and a musculoskeletal model. Although musculoskeletal model results for metacarpophalangeal joint compression evaluated statically (34.92 ± 1.53 N) and dynamically (34.80 ± 4.40 N) did not differ, changes in anterior-posterior shear and compression throughout the motions identify where the current open-source model is able to provide valuable insight into the assessment of risk of developing MSD during sub-maximally loaded dynamic pressing tasks.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
