Exoskeletons: Used as PPE for Injury Prevention

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2019-03-01
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Butler, Terry
Gillette, Jason
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THIS ARTICLE FOCUSES ON THE PREVENTION of shoulder musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) commonly associated with muscle fatigue and repetitive overuse in an occupational setting. The authors’ purpose and motivation are the potential consideration of exoskeletons as PPE for shoulder injury prevention
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This article is published as Butler, T., Gillette, J.C. Exoskeletons: Used as PPE for Injury Prevention. Professional Safety; March 2019; 33-37. Posted with permission.
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https://dr.lib.iastate.edu/handle/20.500.12876/52529
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Biomechanics
Exercise Science
Kinesiology
Motor Control
Musculoskeletal, Neural, and Ocular Physiology
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