Preventive and curative importance of the baropodometric analysis for ergonomics and occupational health.
The pressure distribution on the plantar surface may reveal information not only about the feet structure, also it may bring out information about the entire body posture not only on health but also pathologic conditions. The application in ergonomics and occupational health gives access to the postural correction that on a long term may provoke professional injuries giving presition and security. This study is on 132 workers of Universidad de las Américas.
Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador. mvelez@udla.edu.ec
Vélez V Martha
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Kenny
Verónica
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Nolivos
Fabricio
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Alegría
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D004484:Ecuador; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D016474:Weight-Bearing / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult