| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 622 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Rehabilitation ergonomics : conceptual basis / Shrawan Kumar -- Energy cost considerations in common disabilities : scientific basis and clinical perspectives / Suh-Jen Lin -- Pain / G. Lorimer Moseley and Lester Jones -- Aging and ergonomics / Lili Liu and Robert Lederer -- Gait and ergonomics : normal and pathological / Siobhan Strike -- Wheelchair ambulation : biomechanics and ergonomic considerations / Lucas H.V. van der Woude [and others] -- Seats, seating, and seat selection : implications for pressure ulcers / Leandro R. Solis and Vivian K. Mushahwar -- Exercise rehabilitation and return to work following a cardiac event / R.G. Haennel and C.R. Tomczak -- Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity and ergonomic interventions / Andris Freivalds -- Ergonomic risk assessment for musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity : state of the art / Troy Jones and Shrawan Kumar -- Musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder and ergonomic interventions / Murray E. Maitland -- Work-related low back pain : biomechanical factors and primary prevention / Jaap H. van Dieën and Allard J. van der Beek -- A critical analysis of therapeutic exercise for subacute low back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome / Anne Fenety and Katherine Harman -- Effective utilization of assistive devices in the workplace / Desleigh de Jonge and Libby Gibson -- Current designs in assistive technology/ Donald S. Bloswick and Bryan Howard -- Enabling design / Peter Anderberg [and others] -- Functional capacity evaluation / Megan Davidson -- Accommodation through improved design / Steven F. Wiker |
| Summary |
The book begins with a theoretical and conceptual review of ergonomics and its role in rehabilitation. It covers anthropometry and its impact on human biomechanics, allowing readers to grasp complex concepts, visualize what forces are acting where, and understand the consequence of this force |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Medical rehabilitation.
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Human engineering.
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Rehabilitation.
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Ergonomics -- methods
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Rehabilitation -- methods
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Equipment Design
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Musculoskeletal Diseases -- rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation
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Ergonomics
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ergonomics.
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pardons.
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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Rehabilitation
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Human engineering
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Medical rehabilitation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kumar, Shrawan.
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| LC no. |
2008043677 |
| ISBN |
9780849382697 |
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0849382696 |
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0429128460 |
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9780429128462 |
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