Physics of Shock and Physiological Effects on Biological Systems
Proceedings, 2023 Shock vibrations from handheld tools have long since been suspected to cause an increased risk of hand-arm vibration syndrome. This paper gives an introduction to its physical origin and transformation of the hand. Also, the pathophysiological effects on
Hans Lindell +2 more
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Investigation and analysis the vibration of handles of chainsaw without cutting [PDF]
Journal of Agricultural Machinery, 2016 Introduction: Nowadays most of the agricultural and industrial tasks are performed using different machines and almost any people are exposed to the vibration of these machines.
M Feyzi, A Jafari, H Ahmadi
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The association between hand arm vibration syndrome and vibrotactile perception threshold among shipyard workers [PDF]
, 2012 A cross sectional study was done among 47 hand-held vibrating tools workers with the objective of obtaining the current prevalence of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and the association with vibrotactile perception threshold (VPT) and sensory ...
Jamalohdin, Mohd Nazri +3 more
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Development of a Novel Rat-Tail Model for Studying Finger Vibration Health Effects
Proceedings, 2023 The objective of this study was to develop a new rat-tail vibration model for studying finger vibration health effects. Unlike the previous rat-tail models, the vibration strain and stress of the rat tail can be conveniently and reliably quantified and ...
Ren G. Dong +6 more
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Study on dynamic behaviour of grass trimmer using finite element analysis [PDF]
, 2015 Nowadays, research on dynamic behavior of structural components is becoming one of the important parts in the design process for any mechanical system.
Abdurasad, Mohd Rajim +4 more
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High-Frequency Vibration from Hand-Held Impact Wrenches and Propagation into Finger Tissue
Proceedings, 2023 High-frequency shock-type vibration (HFV) with a frequency content mainly above 1250 Hz, e.g., from impact wrenches, is likely to cause a significant amount of vibration injuries and even hand-arm vibration syndrome.
Snævar Leó Grétarsson, Hans Lindell
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Hand-arm vibration syndrome in Swedish car mechanics [PDF]
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2003 Aims:To assess the occurrence of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) in Swedish car mechanics, and the relation between HAVS and duration of exposure.Methods:A total of 806 mechanics answered a questionnaire on vascular and neurological symptoms, and exposure to vibrations.
L, Barregard, L, Ehrenström, K, Marcus
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Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2021 Vibration white finger (VWF) is a complication from exposure to hand-arm vibrations. Poor knowledge of the pathophysiology of VWF means that making an accurate prognosis is difficult. Thus, a better understanding of VWF’s pathophysiology is of importance.
Per Vihlborg +4 more
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Significance of finger coldness in hand-arm vibration syndrome [PDF]
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2005 To evaluate the relationship between subjective symptoms of coldness in fingers and peripheral circulation in patients with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).Thirty-five male patients confirmed to have HAVS as an occupational disease took part in this study.
Tatsuya, Ishitake, Hideo, Ando
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A robot hand testbed designed for enhancing embodiment and functional neurorehabilitation of body schema in subjects with upper limb impairment or loss. [PDF]
, 2015 Many upper limb amputees experience an incessant, post-amputation "phantom limb pain" and report that their missing limbs feel paralyzed in an uncomfortable posture.
Eric eChang +5 more
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