Advanced musculoskeletal modeling techniques to complement ergonomic decision making in the workplace KU Leuven
Lower back and muscular pain in the upper limbs are reported in three out of five workers in the EU. In Belgium, 69% of the yearly-reported work-related disorders were musculoskeletal system disorders. Despite ongoing efforts to improve the working conditions, work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSDs) prevalence is still increasing. The origin of WMSDs has proven to be multifactorial, i.e., organizational, psychosocial, and individual ...