The effect of age and gender on joint range of motion of worker population in Taiwan

Chung, Meng-Jung; Wang, Mao‐Jiun J.

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2007.11.004

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“…In clinical practice, ROM can be used for reference in the evaluation of degenerative changes of the joints and performance in rehabilitation programs. [2] Many factors are known to affect ROM, including age, sex, obesity, pain, race, daily activity level and occupation. [2][3][4][5] Age and sex in particular have been regarded as the most important factors influencing ROM; however, most studies have focused on age and sex differences in ROM for only one or two body segments.…”

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“…[2] Many factors are known to affect ROM, including age, sex, obesity, pain, race, daily activity level and occupation. [2][3][4][5] Age and sex in particular have been regarded as the most important factors influencing ROM; however, most studies have focused on age and sex differences in ROM for only one or two body segments. For example, Dvorak et al, [6] Hole et al, [7] Trott et al, [8] Sforza et al, [9], Malmstrom et al [10] and Lansade et al [11] investigated the ROM of the head; Barnes et al [12] that of the upper arm; Einkauf et al, [13] Sullivan et al [14] and Intolo et al [15] that of the trunk; Roach and Miles [16] those of the upper and lower legs; and Nigg et al, [17] Vandervoort et al [18] and Grimston et al [19] that of the foot.…”

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Age and sex differences in ranges of motion and motion patterns

Hwang

Jung

2015

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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This study investigated the effects of age and sex on joint ranges of motion (ROMs) and motion patterns. Forty participants performed 18 motions using eight body segments at self-selected speeds. Older subjects showed smaller ROMs than younger subjects for 11 motions; the greatest difference in ROM was 44.9% for eversion/inversion of the foot. Older subjects also required more time than younger subjects to approach the peak angular velocity for six motions. In contrast, sex significantly affected ROMs but not motion patterns. Male subjects exhibited smaller ROMs than female subjects for four motions; the greatest sex-dependent difference in ROM was 29.7% for ulnar/radial deviation of the hand. The age and sex effects depended on the specific segments used and motions performed, possibly because of differences in anatomical structures and frequencies of use of the joints in habitual physical activities between the groups.

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Age and sex differences in ranges of motion and motion patterns

Hwang

Jung

2015

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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“…iv. The range of motion was reduced with the increase of age because of the presence of osteoporosis, cumulative damage and obesity with aging process 7 . v. Generally, females tend to have greater range of motions, due to the anatomical and physiological differences, such as the size of muscle mass, joint geometry and hormone.…”

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A Goniometric study of radial and ulnar deviation in the population of central Gujarat

Vaishnani¹,

Gadekar²,

Gaur³

et al. 2013

Int J of Biomed & Adv Res

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“…Body movements of human anatomical regions/limbs occur around movable joints and each movable joint allows certain types of movements, which are useful in physical activities (Pandey and Pandey, 2009, Martini and Bartholomew, 2000, Hignett and McAtamney, 2000, Sanders and McCormick, 1993and Schoenmarklin and Marras, 1993. ROM of joints and static anthropometric data are useful in determining work-space envelope (Chung andWang, 2009 andSanders andMcCormick, 1993). This provides justification for considering people with both congenital and acquired disabilities together in this study.…”

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Categorisation of People With Physical Disabilities to Help Work in Industry

Abeykoon¹,

Nanayakkara²,

Punchihewa³

et al. 2016

World Disability &Amp; Rehabilitation Conference

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People with disabilities (PWDs) account for about 15% of the world population, and they need to be provided with opportunities for comfortable living. There are reported models to categorise PWDs, but none support to identify their capabilities and limitations. This has limited their employability with their residual capabilities depriving them of an independent life. Literature suggests a multidimensional model to enable them to be employed. Thus, the aim of this research was to categorise people with physical disabilities (PPDs) based on their capabilities for performing work activities in industry. First, typical manual work-tasks in industry were identified from work activities prescribed in Pre-determined Motion Time Systems (PMTS). Then, Ranges of Motion (ROM) associated with each of the body regions were captured and refined using a walkthrough and interview approach with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons (n = 6) and Prothetists and Orthotists (n = 3). Body regions and joints both in the upper and lower extremities required for performing work activities in industry were identified. Finally, ROM required for performing PMTS activities were mapped by selecting a sample of PPDs (n = 92). This categorisation is expected to be used by potential employers to recruit PPDs based on their residual capabilities to perform work-tasks, identify training needs of PPDs and to decide on assistive devices and special facilities to help them independently carry out work activities. Further research is needed to use the categorisation in an industrial setting to evaluate its feasibility as a tool to help recruitment of PPDs.

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The effect of age and gender on joint range of motion of worker population in Taiwan

Cited by 36 publications

References 14 publications

Age and sex differences in ranges of motion and motion patterns

Age and sex differences in ranges of motion and motion patterns

A Goniometric study of radial and ulnar deviation in the population of central Gujarat

Categorisation of People With Physical Disabilities to Help Work in Industry

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