Biomechanics of Climbing Coconut Trees and its Implications in Ankle Foot Morphology- A Video Sequence analysis
Introduction: Few studies regarding foot changes and health of professional coconut tree climbers of south India are reported. Medical emergencies are very common, especially due to accidental fall from coconut trees, while on job. Objective of the present study is to analyze the altered biomecha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/2959/1-%204397_E(C)_PF1(M)_F(P)_PF1(P)_PFA(PM)_PF1(PP)_Web_Site.pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Few studies regarding foot changes and health
of professional coconut tree climbers of south India are reported. Medical emergencies are very common, especially due to
accidental fall from coconut trees, while on job. Objective of
the present study is to analyze the altered biomechanics of
lower limb joints used by the coconut tree climbers.
Method: Videographs of tree climbing each from a total of 30
male volunteers, all between 30-55 years, engaged in coconut
tree climbing profession were collected.
Results: The data revealed the coconut tree climbers are using abnormal rages of foot and lower limb joint motions.
Conclusion: This study establishes an occupationally induced
form of altered biomechanics, which leads to professional
health hazards. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |