Journal of Ergonomics
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Thomas R Jenkyn

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• Research Article
  Evaluating the Reliability of a Marker-Less, Digital Video Analysis Approach to Characterize Fire-fighter Trunk and Knee Postures During a Lift Task: A Proof-of-Concept Study
  Author(s): Kathryn E Sinden, Joy C MacDermid, Thomas R Jenkyn, Sandra Moll and Robert D’Amico Kathryn E Sinden, Joy C MacDermid, Thomas R Jenkyn, Sandra Moll and Robert D’Amico
  
  Background: Valid and reliable postural assessment tools can better support injury prevention strategies. 3- dimensional movement analysis as the gold standard to assess human movement is often not feasible in applied, occupational settings. For example, heavy lifting associated with known injury risk factors is impacted when performed by fire-fighters wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Task simulations including PPE complicate postural assessment methods. Consequently, the study purposes were: a) To establish proof-of-concept using Dartfish movement analysis software to measure fire-fighters? trunk and knee postures during a fire-fighting lift task while wearing PPE and b) To establish the reliability of this approach. Methods: A sample of twelve active-duty fire-fighters lifted a high-rise pack from floor to shoulder level. Frontal and sagittal trunk and knee flexion angles .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7556.1000145

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