title: A muscular endurance training program for symmetrical and asymmetrical manual lifting tasks.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to test whether the endurance limits of new employees engaged in symmetrical and asymmetrical manual lifting tasks can be significantly increased through a physical training program. Each subject participating in the training program performed a total of 16 sessions. A control group performed two sessions separated by a 4-week interval. The results of this study showed that endurance time increased by 248% for the symmetrical and 46% for the asymmetrical lifting tasks. Furthermore, the frequency of handling increased by 44% and 34% for these tasks, respectively. The control group showed no improvement in terms of endurance time and frequency of handling. The implementation of a physical training program as a tool to control overexertion injuries in industrial settings is outlined.
authors: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo 49008.
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Genaidy
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Bafna
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Sarmidy
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Sana
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000328:Adult; D019567:Back Injuries; D001416:Back Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D010807:Physical Endurance; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012307:Risk Factors