Gender Differences in Performing an Overhead Drilling Task Using an Exoskeleton- a Cross-Sectional Study

Bettina Wollesen; Julia Katharina Graef; Sander De Bock; Eligia Alfio; Maria Alejandra Diaz; Kevin De Pauw

doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0078.v1

Preprint Article Version 1 This version is not peer-reviewed

Version 1 : Received: 30 August 2024 / Approved: 2 September 2024 / Online: 3 September 2024 (05:28:35 CEST)

(1) Exoskeletons offer potential benefits for overhead working tasks, but gender effects or differences are unclear. This study aimed to compare the performance, strain, and comfort of men and women using an upper-body exoskeleton. (2) n=20 female and n=16 male participants performed an overhead drilling task with and without a passive upper-body exoskeleton in a randomized cross-over study. Task performance of different movement phases, perceived exertion, and ease of use were measured to compare gender differences. One and two-way analyses were used to compare genders in the different conditions. (3) Gender differences after controlling for BMI in task performance were found for error integrals (p

supportive systems; gender comparison; over-shoulder working task

Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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Gender Differences in Performing an Overhead Drilling Task Using an Exoskeleton- a Cross-Sectional Study

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