Advanced search
Publication Cover
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Volume 17, 2014 - Issue sup1
Submit an article Journal homepage
108
Views
14
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Abstract

Does handle shape influence prehensile capabilities and muscle coordination?

J. RossiLaboratory of Exercise Physiology (EA4338), Le Bourget du Lac, France;Oxylane Research, Villeneuve d'Ascq, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
,
B. Goislard de MonsabertInstitute of Movement Sciences, CNRS UMR 7287, Marseille, France
,
E. BertonInstitute of Movement Sciences, CNRS UMR 7287, Marseille, France
&
L. VigourouxInstitute of Movement Sciences, CNRS UMR 7287, Marseille, France
Pages 172-173 | Published online: 30 Jul 2014

References

  • AldienYWelcomeDRakhejaSDongRBoileauPE. 2005. Contact pressure distribution at hand-handle interface: role of hand forces and handle size. Int J Ind Ergonom. 35:267–286.
  • EksiogluM. 2004. Relative optimum grip span as a function of hand anthropometry. Int J Ind Ergonom. 34:1–12.
  • FreivaldsA. 2004. Biomechanics of the upper extremities: mechanics, modeling, and musculoskeletal injuries. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
  • Goislard de MonsabertBRossiJBertonEVigourouxL. 1906. Quantification of hand and forearm muscle forces during a maximal power grip task. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 44–1916.
  • KongYKLoweBD. 2005. Optimal cylindrical handle diameter for grip force tasks. Int J Ind Ergonom. 35:495–507.
  • KongYKLoweBDLeeSJKriegEF. 2008. Evaluation of handle shapes for screwdriving. Appl Ergon. 39:191–198.
  • MooreJS. 1991. Clinical determination of the work-relatedness of carpal tunnel syndrome. J Occup Rehab. 1:145–158.
  • RossiJBertonEGrélotLBarlaCVigourouxL. 2012. Characterisation of forces exerted by the entire hand during the power grip: effect of the handle diameter. Ergonomics. 55:682–692.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.