| Does leaning posture on the kitchen counter alleviate workload on the low back and legs during dishwashing? | |
| | |
MedLine Citation:
|
PMID: 17878625 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
|
In this study, we evaluated the effects of leaning posture on the kitchen counter, which was observed during dishwashing in a kitchen, on subjective discomfort and muscle activity in the low back and legs. Twelve female volunteers were asked to wash plates for 30 min in each of three working postures: (a) without support (No support), (b) supported by the kitchen counter (Counter), and (c) supported by a standing aid which was a stand equipment to support the shins and the counter (Aid and counter). In the "Aid and counter" posture, the angle of the bent trunk and the muscle activity in the low back were less than that in the "Counter" posture, which was less than that in the "No support" posture. Also, the muscle activities in the legs were greater in the "Counter" and "No support" postures than in the "Aid and counter" posture. We concluded that the effects of leaning posture on the kitchen counter were not enough to decrease the workload on the low back and legs. To improve the comfort of the dishwashing task, new measures, such as the standing aid, are needed. |
| | |
Authors:
|
Kazuyuki Iwakiri; Midori Sotoyama; Ippei Mori; Susumu Saito |
Related Documents
:
|
3947595 - Screening for visual defects in preschoolchildren. 16430435 - Mobility performance of low-vision adults using an electronic mobility aid. 3046025 - Refraction problems after refractive surgery. 22017615 - Emotion regulation in violent conflict: reappraisal, hope, and support for humanitarian... 21166965 - Suicide of elderly persons: towards a framework for prevention. 16514305 - Effective therapy has altered the spectrum of cause-specific mortality following hiv se... |
Publication Detail:
|
Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
|
Title: Industrial health Volume: 45 ISSN: 0019-8366 ISO Abbreviation: Ind Health Publication Date: 2007 Aug |
Date Detail:
|
Created Date: 2007-09-19 Completed Date: 2007-10-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
|
Nlm Unique ID: 2985065R Medline TA: Ind Health Country: Japan |
Other Details:
|
Languages: eng Pagination: 535-45 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
|
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Kawasaki, Japan. |
Export Citation:
|
APA/MLA Format Download EndNote Download BibTex |
| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
|
Adult Female Humans Japan Leg / physiology* Low Back Pain / prevention & control* Occupational Health Posture* Weight-Bearing* |
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Previous Document: Evaluation of auditory fatigue in combined noise, heat and workload exposure.
Next Document: Effects of zinc coadministration on lead toxicities in rats.