A Device for Preventing Occupational Diseases of Lower Legs

• Autorzy: Kristjuhan U. , Reedik V. , Tahemaa T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Physiological processes characteristic of the fatigue of legs mainly appear when the worker’s activity requires standing. If the processes are intensive and regular, various diseases of legs, such as varicose veins and musculoskeletal disorders of legs and feet, can develop. Therefore, methods of reducing the fatigue of legs are important in occupational health protection. Air jet massage technology was developed and an appropriate massage device was built by the authors. The massage head turning around the lower leg and moving up and down gradually covers the leg’s surface. To determine the efficiency of the massage, fatigue processes were studied. These studies showed that jet massage effectively reduces both the subjective and objective fatigue symptoms. The device is convenient for use in industry, services, and at home.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

air jet massage; ower leg; fatigue

PL

nogi; zmęczenie; masaż

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 1998
• Tom: Vol. 4, No. 1
• Strony: 69--74
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 5 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Kristjuhan U.

• Tallinn Technical University, Estonia

autor

Reedik V.

• Tallinn Technical University, Estonia

autor

Tahemaa T.

• Tallinn Technical University, Estonia

Bibliografia

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