Anthropometrics and electromyography as predictors for maximal voluntary isometric wrist torque: Considerations for ergonomists

The purpose of this study was to evaluate anthropometry and forearm muscle activity as predictors of maximal isometric wrist torque. Thirteen anthropometric measures, forearm electromyography from flexor carpi radialis (FCR) and extensor carpi radialis (ECR), and maximal isometric wrist flexion/exte...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Applied ergonomics 2021-11, Vol.97, p.103496-103496, Article 103496
Main Authors: Chimera, Nicole J., Holmes, Michael W.R., Gabriel, David A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Forearm EMG
Workplace evaluation
Wrist strength
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The purpose of this study was to evaluate anthropometry and forearm muscle activity as predictors of maximal isometric wrist torque. Thirteen anthropometric measures, forearm electromyography from flexor carpi radialis (FCR) and extensor carpi radialis (ECR), and maximal isometric wrist flexion/extension torque were obtained from 25 male participants. Pearson correlation coefficients assessed relationships between peak isometric torque and: (1) anthropometrics, (2) FCR and ECR activation, (3) FCR/ECR antagonist/agonist coactivation ratios. Based on significant correlations, linear regression equations were developed (SPSS v.25; p 
ISSN:0003-6870
1872-9126
DOI:10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103496