Characterization of Wrist Kinetics during Activities of Daily Living

Authors

Autumn Pando, Brigham Young University
Dr. Steven Charles, Brigham Young University

Keywords

wrist kinetics, daily living, repetitive strain injuries

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Out of the 75,000 people afflicted with repetitive strain injuries annually in the U.S., 68% impair the wrist1. A major factor in these injuries is abnormal and excessive force. However, forces applied normally by the wrist in everyday environments are unknown. The purpose of this study is to quantify a detailed baseline of healthy, normal wrist forces used in activities of daily living (ADL). Once normal ranges are quantified, abnormal forces can be better identified, leading to more informed preventative designs and more personalized treatment options.

Recommended Citation

Pando, Autumn and Charles, Dr. Steven (2013) "Characterization of Wrist Kinetics during Activities of Daily Living," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1966.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1966