Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Measuring Acceleration Due to Gravity

Measuring Acceleration Due to Gravity

Consider a coffee mug hanging on a hook in a pantry. If the mug gets knocked, it oscillates back and forth like a pendulum until the oscillations die out.
A simple pendulum can be described as a point mass and a string. Meanwhile, a physical pendulum is any object whose oscillations are similar to a simple pendulum, but cannot be modeled as a point mass on a string because its mass is distributed over a larger area. The behavior of a physical pendulum can be modeled using the principles of...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Cumulative shoulder fatigue progression across full and two-consecutive working days in construction work.

Ergonomics·2026

Same author

Conditions of Work and Increasingly High-risk Drinking Among People Employed in the Alcohol Service Industry: Applying Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health to a High-risk Population.

Journal of community health·2026

Same author

Interpreting Workload Variation Using Fatigue-Recovery Modeling.

IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors·2025

Same author

Exploring the link between occupationally relevant whole body vibration and headache and neck pain: is elevated muscle tension an intermediary factor?

Annals of work exposures and health·2024

Same author

Quality, productivity, and economic implications of exoskeletons for occupational use: A systematic review.

PloS one·2023

Same author

Is there a u-shaped relationship between load levels and fatigue and recovery? An examination of possible mechanisms.

Ergonomics·2023

Same journal

Biomechanical Effects of 3D-Printed and Spring-Based Virtual Reality Headset Support and Task Demands on the Neck.

IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors·2026

Same journal

Automated Assessment of PPE Compliance with Fast Lightweight Deep Learning Based Computer Vision.

IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors·2026

Same journal

Evaluating the Swedish Occupational Fatigue Inventory (SOFI) Among Providers in a Pediatric Emergency Department.

IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors·2026

Same journal

Effects of Slouched and Erect Sitting Postures on Upper Limb Kinematics During Tasks Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk.

IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors·2026

Same journal

Introduction to the Festschrift: The State of the Art of Exposure Variation and Its Relevance to Occupational Health Through the Lens of the Scientific Career of Professor Svend Erik Mathiassen.

IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors·2026

Same journal

Predictive Modeling of Work-Rest Schedule for Agricultural Workers Using Heat Stress and Physiological Data.

IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 13, 2025

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

Published on: May 26, 2020

Validating Accelerometer-Based Inclinometer Models for Estimating Overhead Postures in Construction Workers:

M Cristina Herrera Valerio¹, Kat Webster¹, Larissa Brenneman¹

¹Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Cambridge, ON, Canada.

IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors

|August 3, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Inclination data from upper arm wearables accurately estimate overhead work frequency and position, aiding in assessing worker exposure and reducing musculoskeletal strain.

Keywords:

Wearables accelerometer ergonomics overhead work shoulder injuries

More Related Videos

Simulation of Human-induced Vibrations Based on the Characterized In-field Pedestrian Behavior

Simulation of Human-induced Vibrations Based on the Characterized In-field Pedestrian Behavior

Published on: April 13, 2016

Home-Based Monitor for Gait and Activity Analysis

Home-Based Monitor for Gait and Activity Analysis

Published on: August 8, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 13, 2025

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field

Published on: May 26, 2020

Simulation of Human-induced Vibrations Based on the Characterized In-field Pedestrian Behavior

Simulation of Human-induced Vibrations Based on the Characterized In-field Pedestrian Behavior

Published on: April 13, 2016

Home-Based Monitor for Gait and Activity Analysis

Home-Based Monitor for Gait and Activity Analysis

Published on: August 8, 2019

Area of Science:

Occupational health and safety
Biomechanics
Ergonomics

Background:

Estimating occupational overhead work is crucial for preventing musculoskeletal disorders.
Current methods for assessing overhead exposure can be resource-intensive or lack precision.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the accuracy of inclination data from upper arm wearables for estimating overhead work.
To compare different mathematical models for processing inclination data.

Main Methods:

Three mathematical models (including trigonometry) were tested using inclination data from upper arm sensors.
Data was validated against in-lab motion capture during simulated occupational tasks (drilling, hammering).
Correlations were assessed between wearable outputs and observational estimates.

Main Results:

The trigonometry model demonstrated high consistency with motion capture data.
Strong correlations were observed between wearable inclination data and actual shoulder elevation during demanding tasks.
Inclination data accurately estimated overhead work frequency but showed discrepancies in duration.

Conclusions:

Upper arm inclination sensors offer a practical method for estimating overhead work exposure in field settings.
This technology can enhance monitoring and assessment of physically demanding jobs.
Improved assessment can inform targeted interventions to mitigate risks and improve worker safety.