Can Exoskeletons Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare Workers?
NIOSH Science Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) remain a major concern for workers in the healthcare industry. Healthcare workers are at high risk of work-related MSDs mainly caused by overexertion from lifting and moving patients (i.e., patient handling). Wearable robots—exoskeletons or exosuits—may be a useful tool to help reduce risk of MSDs during patient handling.
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