Case Study: VA Pittsburgh Prime TC Ergonomic Clinical Study

The implementation of ergonomic seated transport devices in hospitals and clinics has the potential to mitigate incidence of work-related muscoskeletal injury.

Description

The purpose of this study was to compare differences in operator trunk and upper extremity muscle activity and joint angles when operating the ergonomically designed Prime TC transport chair and two other seated transport devices.
In conclusion, the implementation of ergonomic seated transport devices in hospitals and clinics has the potential to mitigate incidence of work-related muscoskeletal injury.

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, Stryker Medical

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered