Analysis of hand-arm vibration syndrome in drummers

Roseiro, Luís; Paulino, Maria F.; Neto, Maria Augusta; Amaro, Ana M.

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2018.02.014

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“…The values of the daily exposure action and the daily exposure limit, presented in Figure 7, were obtained considering a daily duration of 300 s. It is possible to observe that the HAV values obtained during the service are much bigger when compared with those evaluated by the authors in other studies [45,46], which means that the risk of the tennis athletes developing various disorders, like the carpal tunnel syndrome, tingling numbness in the fingers (blood vessels and nerves affected), fingers changing color (blood vessels affected), and loss of manual dexterity (nerves and muscles affected), is higher [47,48]. Moreover, the results of Figure 7 indicate that during the service the tennis athlete may be exposed to health and safety risks, which could be minimized by taking some precautions, for example, using a correct tennis serve technique and an appropriate racket with an adjustable grip.…”

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Hand-Arm Vibration Assessment and Changes in the Thermal Map of the Skin in Tennis Athletes during the Service

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During recent years the number of tennis athletes has increased significantly. When playing tennis, the human body is exposed to many situations which can lead to human injuries, such as the so-called tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). In this work a biomechanical analysis of tennis athletes, particularly during the service, was performed, considering three different types of over-grip and the presence of one anti-vibrator device. One part of the study evaluates the exposure to hand-arm vibration of the athlete, based on the European Directive 2002/44/EC concerning the minimum health and safety requirements, regarding the exposure of workers to risks from physical agents. The second part of the study considers an infrared thermography analysis in order to identify signs of risk of injury, particularly tennis elbow, one of the most common injuries in this sport. The results show that the presence of the anti-vibrator influences the vibration values greatly in the case of athletes with more experience and also for athletes with less performance. The presence of the Cork and/or Tourna on the racket grip does not have any significant effect on the hand-arm vibration (HAV), similarly in the case of athletes with the best performance and athletes with less technique. The results indicated that the infrared thermography technique may be used to identify the risk of injuries in tennis players.

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Hand-Arm Vibration Assessment and Changes in the Thermal Map of the Skin in Tennis Athletes during the Service

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“…Several articles highlighted the influence of environmental characteristics on human performance in activities within systems that are deemed complex due to their functions and physical structure [29]. Examples of research in different environmental contexts include noise [47,48,49]; heat [50]; vibration [51]; musculoskeletal demands [52] and task complexity [53].…”

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Practical Application of Ergonomic Methodology Identifying Critical Activities in a Metallurgical Electrolysis Unit

2022

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This work presents a multidisciplinary methodology for the identification of critical activities in an industrial process utilizing task time quantification techniques present in ergonomic analysis and involving the participation of socio-technical users. It involved an activity analysis that focused on the individual workers' functions and behavior when carrying out their tasks in a metallurgy electrolysis unit. The choice of critical activities was based on levels of exposure to occupational, environmental and operational health risks present during the working period. The methodology identified critical activities that put both the health and safety of the workers at risk. The operators' participatory and constructive approach reduced analytical subjectivity, providing consensual conclusions. Questionnaires were used to produce a pain map that sought to analyze the stress placed on the workers' musculoskeletal system as a consequence of performing their activities. The quantification of time in the operator's workday identified the criticality of exposure to occupational health risks associated with the operational procedure. A process validation was reached, which integrated a postural and kinesiological analysis with the operators' perceptions according to their responses to questionnaires. As a result of the analysis undertaken in this work it was also possible to identify an increase in deformities present in copper cathodes and a corresponding increase in on-time activities to remove them that had led to production losses as well as worker discomfort. The methodology, which included the operators' opinions and perceptions, concluded with a process validation. This work describes a set of proposed metrics based on ergonomic principles.

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“…However, they based their study on the assumption that drummers assume non-neutral upper limb postures while playing and did not quantify drummers’ postures themselves. Roseiro et al (2018) quantified hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure in six drummers, and they reported HAV exposures at levels that could put drummers at increased risk of developing PRMDs. However, their study was limited by a small sample size and by a short data collection time (180 s), and they did not specify whether the drummers played an actual song or just a repeated pattern.…”

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“…My laboratory is building on the study conducted by Roseiro et al (2018) by monitoring HAV exposure in more drummers in more authentic playing conditions (Durward, in progress). The participants were instrumented with a triaxial integrated circuit piezoelectric accelerometer to record accelerations (m/s 2 ) in the anteroposterior, mediolateral, and longitudinal directions at the hand (SEN041F, PCB Piezotronics Inc.; Provo, Utah, United States).…”

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Injury Prevention Considerations for Drum Kit Performance

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2022

Front. Psychol.

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For any skilled performer to deliver their optimal performance, preparation must extend beyond task-specific skill development to include psychological skills training, physical conditioning, and injury prevention. The keynote lecture upon which this article is based (delivered at the International Symposium on Performance Science 2021) explored current research that demonstrates the importance of physical conditioning and injury prevention for drummers (i.e., percussionists who play the drum kit). Early results revealed that professional drummers’ heart rates during live performances can reach similar levels to those of other professional athletes during competitions. They also established that playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) are very common in drummers, particularly those affecting the upper limbs such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Evidence from laboratory-based studies supports non-neutral postures, repetitive movements, and exposure to hand-arm vibration as risk factors for the development of these injuries in drummers. Embedding injury prevention education within drum kit curricula is a promising strategy for reducing the rates at which drummers report experiencing PRMDs, and the barriers and facilitators that drum kit educators encounter when attempting to do so are currently under investigation. When drummers include both physical conditioning and injury prevention within their overall preparation regimen, they will maximize their potential to deliver their peak performance.

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Analysis of hand-arm vibration syndrome in drummers

Cited by 9 publications

References 30 publications

Hand-Arm Vibration Assessment and Changes in the Thermal Map of the Skin in Tennis Athletes during the Service

Hand-Arm Vibration Assessment and Changes in the Thermal Map of the Skin in Tennis Athletes during the Service

Practical Application of Ergonomic Methodology Identifying Critical Activities in a Metallurgical Electrolysis Unit

Injury Prevention Considerations for Drum Kit Performance

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