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Upper limb mechanical changes following short duration repetitive eccentric exertions.

Mary E Sesto1, Robert G Radwin, Thomas M Best

  • 1Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA.

Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)
|October 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Repetitive eccentric exertions, similar to power tool use, significantly reduce forearm muscle stiffness and effective mass. This may increase the risk of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in industrial workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Occupational Health
  • Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

  • Power hand tool use is a known risk factor for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.
  • The impact of submaximal eccentric muscle activity, common in power tool use, on muscle mechanical properties remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate in vivo changes in human upper limb dynamic mechanical properties after short-term, repetitive, submaximal eccentric exertions.
  • To determine if these exertions, mimicking industrial power tool operation, affect muscle strength and mechanical characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Eighteen subjects performed 10 minutes of repetitive forearm supination at 50% of maximal voluntary contraction in isometric, eccentric, or control groups.
  • Forearm rotation dynamic mechanical properties (stiffness, effective mass, damping) and strength were measured before, immediately after, and 24 hours post-exercise.

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Main Results:

  • Both isometric and eccentric groups showed decreased strength post-exercise.
  • Only the eccentric group exhibited significant reductions in mechanical stiffness (53%) and effective mass (58%).
  • No significant changes in mechanical properties were observed in the isometric or control groups.

Conclusions:

  • Repetitive submaximal eccentric activity, characteristic of power tool use, alters muscle mechanical properties.
  • These alterations may impair the arm's ability to handle rapid, forceful loading, suggesting potential mechanical strain on the upper limb.
  • Findings highlight a potential mechanism linking power tool use to musculoskeletal disorders.