UNIT 2: WHOLE BODY RANGE OF MOTIONUnit 2 measures industrial whole body range of motion. Biomechanic movement is controlled and measured through systematic analysis of the worker while demonstrating in excess of 100 movements and work activities. The unit features the following major work movements categories.
Overhead ReachHyperextension of the spine while standing, with elbows parallel to shoulders and hands working overhead, while extending the arms and hands in any direction.
ForwardReachFlexion of the spine while standing, performing upper extremity work manipulation by extending the arms and hands in any direction.
Bending / Stooping / Crouching /KneelingBending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist or the legs at the spine. Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
BalancingMaintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, stooping, crouching or kneeling.
Ergos Work Simulator and Sapphire Work Capacity Tester for Functional Capacity Assessment and Evaluation, Work Hardening, Vocational Rehabilitation and Work Related Therapies.