ABSTRACT

Muscle strength is an important topic for ergonomics practitioners and physiologists to understand, especially as it relates to workplace injuries. Muscle strength and function is at the heart of many injuries that lead to reduced productivity and economic strain on the worker, the company, and society as a whole.

This comprehensive source o

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction and Terminology

chapter 3|12 pages

Cardiac Effects of Strength Training

chapter 4|38 pages

Determinants of Muscle Strength

chapter 5|22 pages

The Ability to Persist in a Physical Task

chapter 7|6 pages

Psychophysical Aspects of Muscle Strength

chapter 10|36 pages

Hand Strength

chapter 11|14 pages

Grasp at Submaximal Strength

chapter 12|20 pages

Shoulder, Elbow, and Forearm Strength

chapter 13|16 pages

Cervical Muscle Strength

chapter 14|82 pages

Trunk and Lifting Strength

chapter 15|22 pages

Pushing and Pulling Strength

chapter 16|12 pages

Design Applications of Strength Data

chapter 17|14 pages

Electromyography and Muscle Force

chapter 18|28 pages

Myoelectric Manifestations of Muscle Fatigue

chapter 20|16 pages

Job Accommodation

chapter 21|34 pages

Strength and Disability

chapter 22|6 pages

Gaps in Knowledge and Future of the Field