Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
individual
What campus are you from?
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Kelly Nguye, Junior
Lead Presenter's Name
Kelly Nguyen
Faculty Mentor Name
Elizabeth Blickensderfer
Abstract
The case study analyzes work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through the experiences of an Air Force Security Forces officer. The subject operated in various high-intensity environments and sustained multiple injuries over an eight-year military career. Daily tasks involved strenuous physical activity, weapon handling, and long, demanding shifts. Using tools like the Moore-Garg Strain Index and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, the study evaluates the ergonomic risks that contributed to the subject’s chronic pain. These activities resulted in significant pain, particularly in the back, hands, and neck, with ongoing issues worsened by awkward postures and repetitive motions. The recommendations focus on ergonomic tools and exercises to alleviate strain and improve musculoskeletal health.
Did this research project receive funding support from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
No
I would go back and Conquer this all over again
The case study analyzes work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through the experiences of an Air Force Security Forces officer. The subject operated in various high-intensity environments and sustained multiple injuries over an eight-year military career. Daily tasks involved strenuous physical activity, weapon handling, and long, demanding shifts. Using tools like the Moore-Garg Strain Index and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, the study evaluates the ergonomic risks that contributed to the subject’s chronic pain. These activities resulted in significant pain, particularly in the back, hands, and neck, with ongoing issues worsened by awkward postures and repetitive motions. The recommendations focus on ergonomic tools and exercises to alleviate strain and improve musculoskeletal health.