Assessment of human muscle strength for engineering purposes: a review of the basics
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Muscular effects have attracted long-standing interesting in the physiological, psychological and biomechanical sciences. Human body segment strength is routinely measured as the force or,torque exerted to an instrument external to the human body. This is the domain of psychophysical strength testing. This information is of substantial significance to ergonomics designers and engineers because it it can mimic actual conditions on the job.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1999
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Dynamic control and conventional strength ratios of the quadriceps and hamstrings in subjects with anterior cruciate ligament deficiency
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Research is presented describing the study of subjects with injuries to the hamstring and tendon area to determine suitable exercises to build strength and balance.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2000
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Modelling handgrip strength in the presence of confounding variables: results from the Allied Dunbar National Fitness Survey
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Research is presented describing the study of strength and fitness levels required to maximize handgrip when undertaking physical fitness regimes.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2000
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