Passive shoulder occupational exoskeleton reduces shoulder muscle coactivation in repetitive arm movements

Abstract Humans naturally employ muscle coactivation to facilitate a broad range of movements, enhancing joint stability and movement accuracy. However, excessive muscle coactivation can become unfavorable or even detrimental. This phenomenon is often observed in industrial workers who endure repeti...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo Grazi, Emilio Trigili, Michele Fiore, Francesco Giovacchini, Angelo Maria Sabatini, Nicola Vitiello, Simona Crea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78090-2