The effects of vibration on workers.
Therapists working in the area of work rehabilitation have seen the incidence of cumulative trauma disorders from vibration increase dramatically over the past decade. Vibration affects millions of workers each year. The effects of vibration can be seen in either a segmental or whole-body fashion. The purpose of this article is to review the literature that examines whole-body vibration, hand-arm vibration syndrome, and suggestions for preventative strategies are presented. This article concludes with a case study in order to assist the reader in synthesizing the relevant information provided.
Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Ramos
Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Schoenmann
Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Scott
Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Trent
Cumulative trauma disorders; Hand-arm vibration; Whole-body vibration